Lionfish fascinates and beautifies the marine world and aquariums around the globe. It´s a member of the Scorpaenidae family, those that belong to the group of fish that have barbs and poison as well, like the Stonefish.
On the rays of its dorsal fin, it has small pockets that contain a potent poison used for its defense.
Its body is long with tall and wide fins. The head is a muted pink, the body is dark brown. Along its sides are 6 slender shiny white stripes that split on the back. Reaches up to 20 cm.

• Origin: Indian-Pacific Ocean.

• Environment: Temperature between 24 and 26 ºC, pH 8.2, density of 1027, intense illumination, rocky bottom. Not recommended to be kept in an aquarium with smaller fish.
  
  
• Food: This is a predator species that feeds on other fish. Can be fed with Alcon Gold Oscar Sticks, a special ration for predators.
  
  
• Behavior: Lionfish swims well, however, it does not travel long distances since its preferred habitat is coral reefs and rocky coasts. One peculiar characteristic is when Lionfish locates its prey, it opens its pectoral fins wide and gives chase, corners the prey and then in one gulp swallows it whole.