Lionfish / Triggers / Eels

Antennata Lionfish Diet: Carnivore Tank size: Minimum appropriate for an adult lionfish, generally at least 300 liters Reef safe: No Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Varies, often reddish-brown with elongated fins resembling antennae Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 15 inches Lifespan: 10-15 years Care level: Intermediate

Blue Throat Triggerfish Female (Xanthichthys auromarginatus): Diet: Omnivore Tank size: Minimum 300 liters Reef safe: Not usually recommended due to their tendency to nip at corals Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Blue body with yellow throat Aggression: 3 Max size: Up to 10 inches Lifespan: 5-8 years Care level: Moderate

Blue Throat Triggerfish Male (Xanthichthys auromarginatus): Diet: Omnivore Tank size: Minimum 300 liters Reef safe: Not usually recommended due to their tendency to nip at corals Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Blue body with yellow throat Aggression: 3 Max size: Up to 10 inches Lifespan: 5-8 years Care level: Moderate

Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum): Diet: Carnivore Tank size: Minimum 500 liters Reef safe: No Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Brightly colored with bold patterns, including white spots and lines on a black background Aggression: 4 Max size: Up to 20 inches Lifespan: 10-15 years Care level: Intermediate to advanced Fu-Manchu Lionfish (Den…

Fu-Manchu Lionfish (Dendrochirus biocellatus): Diet: Carnivore Tank size: Minimum appropriate for an adult lionfish, generally at least 300 liters Reef safe: No Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Varies, often with reddish-brown and white stripes and elongated pectoral fins Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 7 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Interme…

Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus): Diet: Carnivore Tank size: Minimum appropriate for an adult lionfish, generally at least 300 liters Reef safe: No Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Varies, often with brownish-red coloration and elongated pectoral fins Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 6 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Intermediate…

Humu Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus rectangulus): Diet: Omnivore Tank size: Minimum 500 liters Reef safe: No, can be destructive to corals Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Yellow body with black markings and a blue throat patch Aggression: 3 Max size: Up to 10 inches Lifespan: 5-8 years Care level: Moderate to advanced

Peacock Volitan Lionfish (Pterois volitan): Diet: Carnivore Tank size: Minimum appropriate for an adult lionfish, generally at least 300 liters Reef safe: No Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Varies, often with red, brown, and white stripes Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 15 inches Lifespan: 5-15 years Care level: Intermediate

Ribbon Eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita): Diet: Carnivore Tank size: Minimum 500 liters Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Juveniles are black with a yellow dorsal fin, adults change to blue Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 3 feet Lifespan: 5-20 years Care level: Intermediate to advanced

Snowflake Eel (Echidna nebulosa): Diet: Carnivore Tank size: Minimum 300 liters Reef safe: With caution, may prey on small crustaceans and fish Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Light grey with dark spots resembling snowflakes Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 3 feet Lifespan: 5-15 years Care level: Intermediate

Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra): Diet: Carnivore Tank size: Minimum appropriate for an adult lionfish, generally at least 300 liters Reef safe: No Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Black and white striped pattern Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 6 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Intermediate