Black Volitan Lionfish (Indian Ocean) SPS In nature it grows sideways

In nature it grows sideways extending from vertical cliffs

Ultra Australia specimens are rare

As a juvenile it may show small white blotches on its flank

If they are to be kept with other tangs they should be added first

Black Volitan Lionfish (Indian Ocean) SPS In nature it grows sidewaysAs 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,