Fumanchu Lionfish

Fu Manchu Lionfish

Scientific Name: Dendrochirus biocellatus

Small Fish Safe: No – will eat smaller fish

Invert Safe: No – will eat shrimp and small crustaceans

Coral Safe: Yes – does not feed on coral

Adult Size: Up to 10 cm

Diet: Carnivore – live food initially, can be trained onto frozen mysis and meaty foods

Why We Like It:

Compact, cryptic, and full of character, the Fu Manchu Lionfish is a smaller lion species with distinctive facial appendages and bold banding. Unlike larger lionfish, it stays relatively small but is still a true ambush predator. Best suited to species or predator tanks with appropriately sized tankmates. Requires patience during feeding but makes a unique and striking display fish once settled.