Broadbarred Firefish (Pterois antennata)
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Broadbarred Firefish
Broadbarred Firefish
Pterois antennata
208 Litres (55 US G.)
19-20 cm (7.5-7.9")
8.2 - 8.4
22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
8-15 years
Family
Scorpaenidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Broadbarred Firefish, Broadbarred Lionfish, Antennata Lionfish, Ragged-finned Firefish, Spotfin Lionfish
Additional scientific names
- Pseudomonopterus antennatus, Pteropterus antennata, Scorpaena antennata
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- Not compatible with fish small enough to eat, nor fancy shrimp. Really best kept in FOWLR type set ups, may nip at soft coral. Can be kept with other fish provided they will not attempt to bully the Lionfish and are not small enough to become lunch!
Diet
- Prefers live food, including shrimp.
Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
Broadbarred Firefish
Broadbarred Firefish
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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