Lion fish

[Aussie79]

G'day all I got my self a zebra lion fish.
Pick him up on Saturday put him in the tank , he had a swim around then disappeared into the rock and haven't seen him since is this normal

 

[joy13]

From what I have read yes it is. Once they start associating you with food it will probably learn to come out to beg.

 

[mstrblstr33]

My Lion did he same thing. After a few days he associated me with food and now him and my humu humu come to top of the tank whenever I get close to it. They sit there like a couple of dogs beggin for food...really funny. I can actually hand feed them krill. Just be patient, he will come around.

 

[dollabill420]

My Lion did he same thing. After a few days he associated me with food and now him and my humu humu come to top of the tank whenever I get close to it. They sit there like a couple of dogs beggin for food...really funny. I can actually hand feed them krill. Just be patient, he will come around.

Are lionfish poisionus? If not im definatly gonna set up a tank for a couple that be frekkin awesome

 

[Joyler]

Lionfish? Yes I believe the spines at the end of their fins are

 

[mstrblstr33]

Yes, the lionfish are venomous. They sting with their dorsal spines and a believe there are a couple toward their head that are also venomous. I have never been stung, but I have read that it the pain is anywhere from slightly worse than a bee sting to very painful. I guess it just depends on your level of pain tolerance.
On a side note, make sure you have adequate space for them, especially if you plan on geting another one. They grow to approximately 15".

 

[mstrblstr33]

Scratch that last part about the size being 15". I just remembered you said Zebra Lion. They get to about 7". My bad.

 

[melosu58]

Moved to the SW General discussion. This forum is for profiles and descriptions of SW fish and corals.