Black Volitan Lionfish (Indian Ocean) SPS resembling a honeycomb

resembling a honeycomb

This species does not usually nip on corals

it should be fed 2-3 times a day

The stripes it had as a juvenile fade away

Black Volitan Lionfish (Indian Ocean) SPS resembling a honeycombAs 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,