Neptune’s rating:
57- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyDifficult
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish200 L
- OriginIndo-pacific Region
- pH8.1 - 8.4
- PopularityModerate
- RarityUncommon
- Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourHighly Territorial
- VibrancyVery Vibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Red lionfish
The Volitan lionfish (Pterois volitans) is a strikingly colored species, typically exhibiting red, white, and brown banded patterns across its body. Originating from the Indo-Pacific region, this species is recognizable by its large, fan-like pectoral fins and elongated, venomous dorsal spines. It is well known and popular in the aquarium hobby due to its unique appearance and bold coloration.