Is this Lionfish?

[kashif314]

Saw this at a pet store. Is this Lionfish and which kind? Also is this venomous? Dangerous?

https://youtu.be/5kxUPGnt_q0

[savannafish]

Yes, The first is a lionfish the second I believe is a puffer... yes lion fish are very venomous

[kashif314]

Originally Posted by savannafish

Yes, The first is a lionfish the second I believe is a puffer... yes lion fish are very venomous

Thanks so are they dangerous in a community tank also like if you need to change rocks or other decoratins. Getting hands in water safe? I mean if there venom is life threatening?

[savannafish]

Originally Posted by kashif314

Thanks so are they dangerous in a community tank also like if you need to change rocks or other decoratins. Getting hands in water safe? I mean if there venom is life threatening?

As long as they don't prick you with their spikes you are good. Their venom is stored in those long spines on their back so if one gets in your skin it will get into you. I don't believe life threatening, I saw a video of someone purposely ggetting pricked By one on purpose to see what would happen. He said it burned a lot but once he ccured it hewas fine .I follow someone on YouTube her name is Taylor Nichole Dean, she has one in a tank with a puffer and a clownies so I am assuming they are ok with other fish.

[Andy Sager]

They are dangerous to smaller fish that can fit in their mouths. As for to you, it depends on your tolerance for the venom. Some people, it's like a bee sting. Other people, puts them in the hospital. When you have a lion in the tank, great care should be used when in the tank. I prefer to avoid putting your hands in the tank with them.

[kashif314]

Originally Posted by savannafish

As long as they don't prick you with their spikes you are good. Their venom is stored in those long spines on their back so if one gets in your skin it will get into you. I don't believe life threatening, I saw a video of someone purposely ggetting pricked By one on purpose to see what would happen. He said it burned a lot but once he ccured it hewas fine .I follow someone on YouTube her name is Taylor Nichole Dean, she has one in a tank with a puffer and a clownies so I am assuming they are ok with other fish.

Thanks a lot

[kashif314]

Originally Posted by Andy Sager

They are dangerous to smaller fish that can fit in their mouths. As for to you, it depends on your tolerance for the venom. Some people, it's like a bee sting. Other people, puts them in the hospital. When you have a lion in the tank, great care should be used when in the tank. I prefer to avoid putting your hands in the tank with them.

Thanks a lot

[savannafish]

No problem

[bribo12]

Be aware volatain lionfish which that one is get massive. Larger than a foot and wide with their fins. They need a big tank.

[taxwizz]

Just remember...In some areas lionfish ase considered an Invasive Species, and it is illegal to release them into the wild.