Radiata (Tailbar) Lionfish (Asia Pacific) Groupers Its pelvic fins and the

Its pelvic fins and the base of its tail are a sunny yellow

Lower lighting or shade should be used to discourage algae overgrowth

It should be positioned to avoid detritus build-up

Montipora eating nudibranches

Bright blue highlights adorn the fish all over

Radiata (Tailbar) Lionfish (Asia Pacific) Groupers Its pelvic fins and theAs 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,