{"product_id":"spotfin-lionfish","title":"Spotfin Lionfish","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eSpotfin Lionfish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"222\"\u003ePterois antennata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spotfin Lion, Antenna Lionfish\u003cbr data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scorpaenidae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eThe Spotfin Lionfish is a striking and elegant predator, recognised by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"446\"\u003elong, flowing fins covered in distinct dark spots\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially on the pectoral fins. Compared to the more common Volitan Lionfish, the Spotfin remains smaller and has a more refined appearance. It is a slow, graceful swimmer that makes a dramatic display fish in a marine predator aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250–300 litres (65–80 gallons)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eLarger tanks recommended for adults and stable water conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"898\"\u003ePeaceful but predatory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"961\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eWill eat any fish or shrimp small enough to fit in its mouth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eGenerally ignores larger tank mates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e❌ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eNot reef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eWill consume:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eSmall fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eShrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eCrabs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eCorals are usually ignored but not recommended due to feeding and bioload\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eLive rock with caves and overhangs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eLow to moderate flow (avoid blasting fins)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eDim to moderate lighting preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eSecure lid (can jump when startled)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eEfficient filtration due to meaty diet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–27°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eAmmonia\/Nitrite:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;20 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eCarnivorous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eFeed a varied diet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eFrozen silversides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eMysis shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eChopped prawns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eSquid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eMarine carnivore foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e📝 Most Spotfin Lions can be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003etrained onto frozen foods\u003c\/strong\u003e; avoid long-term live feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eFeeding Frequency\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e2–3 times per week (adults)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eJuveniles may eat more frequently\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eUp to ±20–25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eCompatibility Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003eAvoid housing with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eSmall fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eSmall crustaceans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eSuitable tank mates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003eGroupers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eLarge wrasses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eHawkfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003eLarge angelfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eOther lionfish (with space)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Special Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eVenomous spines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eStings are painful (not usually life-threatening)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003eUse caution during maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003eDo not net – use containers when moving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eHardy once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003e\n\u003cp 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