Radiata (Tailbar) Lionfish (Asia Pacific) Groupers and a distinctive ring forms

and a distinctive ring forms behind the eye which is ringed in yellow

Lower lighting or shade should be used to discourage algae overgrowth

The toxin may damage other sessile animals if touched

each one branched with rounded tips in a contrasting hue

Red Trachy typically appreciates slightly less light than green varieties

Radiata (Tailbar) Lionfish (Asia Pacific) Groupers and a distinctive ring formsAs the ocean's most spectacular ambush predators, it is no wonder lionfish are so popular. Their huge fins are used to confuse and herd smaller animals so the lionfish can swallow them whole with their huge mouths. They greedily eat all shrimp many crabs, and any small or slender bodied fish. They do not harm corals, sponges, macroalgae or snails. They generally ignore anything that cannot be eaten. Best tank mates are large bodied fish such as tangs,