Post by ctfishguy on May 18, 2005 17:49:13 GMT -5
Scientific Name: Dendrochirus brachypterus
Common Name: Dwarf Lionfish
Other Common Names: Zebra Lionfish, Zebra Lion Fish, Zebra Turkeyfish
Origin: Indo Pacifics
Description:
The Dwarf Lion is a good fish for marine aquarists looking for a unique captive. These animals are indeed very different in appearance, and those who keep them with success are well rewarded.
In the wild, Dwarf Lion Fish feed largely on crustaceans and fish. In a captive environment, they may eat smaller fish, shrimp, or crabs. They might also act aggressively toward these animals, causing them stress. In an environment that includes shrimp and crabs, a Dwarf Lion is not reef safe. If your reef system does not include shrimp and crabs that your lion might eat, then your Dwarf Lion might be kept within it. Because they do require a varied meaty diet, however, some people find it difficult to keep Dwarf Lions in reef systems without compromising the water quality or the health of smaller fish. Dwarf Lions are venomous, so you should not touch their spines; and it is advisable to be aware of the fish's location if it is necessary for you to reach into the aquarium for some reason. Most Dwarf Lions are lurkers, and it is said that many individuals are more sedentary than full sized species of lionfish.
Size: By maturity, most Dwarf Lions measure up to 7 to 10 inches (18 to 25 cm) in length.
Temperature: 75 and 78 Fahrenheit
Ph: 8.3 or 8.4
Minimum tank size (for one) 30 gallons
Specific Care Information: A specific gravity of 1.020 to 1.023 should be used in a fish-only enclosure. When Dwarf Lions are kept with invertebrates, the specific gravity would have to be raised to a level between 1.023 and 1.025 for the health of those animals. Because some Dwarf Lions may eat or harass small fish, shrimp, and crabs, they may not be good candidates for reef or community systems. Many Dwarf Lions are fed frozen Silversides or Lance Fish. Live feeder fish are also offered, particularly goldfish and guppies. When introduced to captivity, Dwarf Lions usually start feeding on live feeder fish, and once they have begun eating, frozen items are offered. To ensure proper nutrition, you should offer a varied seafood diet.
Breeding:
Breeding is Really Hard, there are a few reports but its very hard.
Common Name: Dwarf Lionfish
Other Common Names: Zebra Lionfish, Zebra Lion Fish, Zebra Turkeyfish
Origin: Indo Pacifics
Description:
The Dwarf Lion is a good fish for marine aquarists looking for a unique captive. These animals are indeed very different in appearance, and those who keep them with success are well rewarded.
In the wild, Dwarf Lion Fish feed largely on crustaceans and fish. In a captive environment, they may eat smaller fish, shrimp, or crabs. They might also act aggressively toward these animals, causing them stress. In an environment that includes shrimp and crabs, a Dwarf Lion is not reef safe. If your reef system does not include shrimp and crabs that your lion might eat, then your Dwarf Lion might be kept within it. Because they do require a varied meaty diet, however, some people find it difficult to keep Dwarf Lions in reef systems without compromising the water quality or the health of smaller fish. Dwarf Lions are venomous, so you should not touch their spines; and it is advisable to be aware of the fish's location if it is necessary for you to reach into the aquarium for some reason. Most Dwarf Lions are lurkers, and it is said that many individuals are more sedentary than full sized species of lionfish.
Size: By maturity, most Dwarf Lions measure up to 7 to 10 inches (18 to 25 cm) in length.
Temperature: 75 and 78 Fahrenheit
Ph: 8.3 or 8.4
Minimum tank size (for one) 30 gallons
Specific Care Information: A specific gravity of 1.020 to 1.023 should be used in a fish-only enclosure. When Dwarf Lions are kept with invertebrates, the specific gravity would have to be raised to a level between 1.023 and 1.025 for the health of those animals. Because some Dwarf Lions may eat or harass small fish, shrimp, and crabs, they may not be good candidates for reef or community systems. Many Dwarf Lions are fed frozen Silversides or Lance Fish. Live feeder fish are also offered, particularly goldfish and guppies. When introduced to captivity, Dwarf Lions usually start feeding on live feeder fish, and once they have begun eating, frozen items are offered. To ensure proper nutrition, you should offer a varied seafood diet.
Breeding:
Breeding is Really Hard, there are a few reports but its very hard.
