Buyer question
How long do Lionfish saltwater fish live?
Our Animal Library gives the Lionfish saltwater fish a lifespan of 10–15 years.
Source: the Lionfish saltwater fish page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Lionfish saltwater fish in the Animal Library
The detail
Lionfish are Indo-Pacific predators known for feathery fins and venomous spines. Volitans lionfish grow large and need big fish-only tanks, while dwarf species suit smaller systems, and all will eat small fish and shrimp.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy once eating)
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific
- Best fit
- Fish-only marine keepers
What to weigh
Lionfish stings are painful and need care, and they will eat any fish or shrimp that fits in their mouth. Some need patience to wean onto frozen food.