Fu Manchu Lionfish

They are closer related to scorpion fish. I just purchased a protien skimmer thats good up to a 120gallon tank according to the box.

I was browsing for fish today online and I came across this cool little lionfish, known as the fu manchu. During the day, this spectacular dwarf species hides away in caves or amongst sponges - sometimes resting in an upside-down position - and at night will venture out to feed on small fishes and crustaceans.

i hav heard that the fuzzy dwarf lion fish recognizes people, does the fu manchu do that? The Fu Manchu Lionfish makes a beautiful addition to any aquarium but be warned its spines are Venomous and can give a nasty sting! Fu-manchu Lionfish are not true lionfish. I knew the dwarf lionfish species are more aggressive to each other than … The Fu Manchu Lionfish, Dendrochirus biocellata, is particularly suitable to reef aquarium life since it is a smaller species, and it doesn’t have the voluminous maw of some of its other lionfish relatives. I am soon to be setting up a 65 gallon reef tank. DIET IN THE WILD: small fishes and shrimps. It is a very unusual fish and is thought to resemble a turkey, hence its name 'Two-Spot Turkey Fish'. Thread starter Yuki Rihwa; Start date Dec 14, 2017; Tagged users None Dec 14, 2017 #1 Yuki Rihwa Well-Known Member View Badges. Maximum Length: 4" Origin: Indo-Pacific. It likely received its name from the two downward curling antennae extending from each side of its mouth, giving the appearance of a man with a fu-manchu. Now, Fu's do not fare well at the wholesellers that sell to your LFS. Fu-Manchu – Another dwarf variety, the Fu-Manchu Lionfish has short dorsal and tail fins, with connected and flowing side fins. Length up to 5 inches DISTRIBUTIONHABITAT: The Fu Manchu Lionfish is found in the Indo-Pacific in deep crevices and caves on tropical coral reefs. Their range extends from Mauritius to the Society Islands, north to Japan, and south to Australia. Fu Manchu Lionfish. Joined Jul 16, 2017 Messages 751 Reaction score 829. The Fu Manchu received its name from the long mustache appendages on the front of it’s mouth. CONSERVATION: IUCN Red List Not Evaluated REMARKS: Scorpionfishes have venomous quill-like … The Fu Manchu Lionfish is known from coral-rich, clear waters to depths of 40m (131ft). overall i would like some info on pros/cons of both and if your advice as to which one to get. I used to keep large species of lionfish together (Volitant 5+) in same tank and they are did fine with each other. Had 2 spots on the rear dorsal fins that can trick other fish into thinking they are it's eyes. Minimum tank size: 30 gallon. The cleaner shrimp... maybe. Fu Manchu Lionfish Dendrochirus biocellatus Identification: Orange and black based body with white or yellow stripes on the back and fins.

They are more adapted to ambushing small shrimps and crustaceans. Your fish will should be safe. The Fu Manchu Lionfish is also known by the names Twospot Turkeyfish, Twinspot Lionfish, Ocellated Lionfish, Bantol and Double-Oellated Scorpionfish. They are placed in cramped, diseased ridden tanks and generally do not accept food. i was planning on getting a lionfish and some tank mates too big for it to eat.

Right now I have a 37gallon reef tank with 2 clowns and a cleaner shrimp. Which breed of lionfish do you reccomend?

i only want one by the way