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Fumanchu Lionfish
Fumanchu Lionfish
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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.
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