Atlantic Volitan Lionfish
Pterois sp
Saltwater Fish
Species Group: Lionfish
Family: Scorpaenidae
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Water parameters
Temp
76-80 F
Temperature
Maintaining a stable and appropriate temperature is critical for the survival of aquatic life.
pH 7.8 - 8.4 potential of HydrogenMeasuring the acidity or alkalinity of water on a 0–14 scale, where 7 is neutral, 7 is alkaline.
NO3 1-20 ppm NitrateWhile less toxic than ammonia, high nitrate levels (above 40–80 ppm) are important to monitor because they can cause fish stress, stunted growth, and harmful algae blooms.
NO2 <0.0001 ppm NitriteIt is a highly toxic, intermediate compound in the nitrogen cycle produced from broken-down ammonia
PO4 0.01 - 0.1 ppm PhosphateIt is essential for plant development but must be managed, as excess levels trigger nuisance algae blooms and inhibit coral calcification.
NH3 <0.1 ppm AmmoniaIt is the primary killer of aquarium fish, causing gill damage, stress, and death
Ca 380 - 450 ppm CalciumSupporting the growth, skeletal structure, and shell formation of corals, mollusks, crustaceans, and coralline algae
KH 8 - 12 dKH AlkalinityIt acts as a shield, neutralizing acids to prevent dangerous pH "crashes" that can harm fish, corals, and plants.
Mg 1200 - 1400 ppm MagnesiumIt enables coral growth by supporting skeletal formation, assists in metabolic processes, and ensures that calcium is available for corals, clams, and coralline algae.
SG 1.023 - 1.026 SG SalinityEssential for maintaining stable, natural water parameters, proper osmoregulation, and stress-free environments for marine fish and corals
ORP 250 - 400 mV Oxidation-Reduction PotentialA higher positive mV indicates clean, oxygen-rich water with high water quality, while low readings indicate high pollution.
About Atlantic Volitan Lionfish
General information
The Volitan Lionfish is a beautiful — and poisonous — fish with long flowing feather-like dorsal and pectoral fins. These fish are white in color with dark red stripes and markings throughout their body and fins. They can be kept with any fish of the same size or larger. Small fish will likely be eaten. These fish like to be provided ledges, caves, or crevices where they can hang out during the day. These fish prefer to be kept only one per tank.The family of Lionfish is a group of fish that are world renowned for their beauty and ability to inflict pain. These fish have large flowing dorsal and pectoral fins that are occasionally webbed at the base. The poison these fish can inflict is shot out through their venomous spines from the glands in the long grooves of their fins. Lionfish like an area where they can hang out like a crevice or cave. These fish are nocturnal and prefer to hunt during nighttime.
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