The Antennata Lionfish is easily recognized by the spots, which are often blue, on the inner surface of the large pectoral fins.

It can be a durable aquarium fish that readily adapts to captive life if provided with adequate hiding places.

If you keep more than one specimen, provide each individual with its own shelter site.

This species is usually indifferent toward its tankmates, including members of its own kind and other lionfishes, unless they are small enough to swallow.

Although it feeds on crustaceans in the wild, it will eat any fish that is small enough to fit in its mouth in the aquarium.

Provide with plenty of open swimming space as well as caves and crevices for its to refuge in.

It may spend more time in the open in a dimly-lit tank.

Recommended Minimum Tank Size:

The Antenata prefers a tank of at least 30 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.

Food and Diet:

Carnivorous, feeds on crustaceans and fishes. Feed meaty foods, may require live food to initiate feeding response.

Reef Compatability:

Interesting reef tank resident, but will eat crustaceans and small fishes.

Level of Care: We guarantee that ALL aquariam species offered will arrive alive and in good condition. However, because of the increased level of care required for this species marked advance aquarist , they have been designated as "Advanced Aquarist Species," and Aquatic Connection cannot guarantee success after arrival. 

Approximate Purchase Size:

Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 3-1/2"; Large: 3-1/2" to 5"