Do you mean the saltwater Lionfish? In which case, which species? The most well known Volitans Lionfish gets up to 15". While the Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish gets only 4". And there are many other species of Lionfish too. If you meant Lionhead Goldfish, then these fancy Goldfish get to around 5"-8" in body length, excluding tail, sometimes larger.
A Volitans or other larger lionfish requires a tank of 75 gallons or more, while a dwarf lionfish species such as the Fu Manchu can be housed in tanks 30-50 gallons or larger.
Young lionfish, like all other fish, are called fry. There is no other name for the lionfish, young or old.
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Natural predators in the Indo-Pacific and Red Sea that are known to eat lionfish include sharks, cornetfish, grouper, large eels, frogfish and other scorpionfish. There is speculation that large snapperand some species of trigger fish eat lionfish in their native ranges as well
Lionfish are apex predators in their native habitat and have few natural predators. Groupers, moray eels, and sharks are some of the species known to prey on lionfish. Additionally, humans have been encouraged to hunt and consume lionfish to help control their invasive populations.
The scientific (Latin) name of the lionfish is Pterois. This genus includes several species, with the most well-known being the red lionfish (Pterois volitans) and the devil lionfish (Pterois miles). Lionfish are recognized for their striking appearance and venomous spines, making them both visually stunning and potentially dangerous.
The lionfish, an invasive species in the Atlantic and Caribbean, significantly impacts native fish populations, particularly herbivorous species like parrotfish and surgeonfish. These native fish play crucial roles in maintaining coral reef health by grazing on algae. The presence of lionfish disrupts these ecosystems, leading to overgrowth of algae and negatively affecting coral reefs' resilience and biodiversity.
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It is unknown who was the first person to spot a lionfish was. They originated from Asia and someone let them free into our reefs. They are an invasive species which is now destroying habitats and they have no known predators.