Black Volitan Lionfish (Indian Ocean) Size:Under 3 Inch Its tail is white and

Its tail is white and grey with a pale yellow stripe

They may also bully or eat small fish

Its shape becomes ever more convoluted and interesting as it matures

This coral receives most of its energy by utilizing the photosynthetic algae contained within its tissues

lemony yellow with a black stripe through it

Black Volitan Lionfish (Indian Ocean) Size:Under 3 Inch Its tail is white andAs 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,