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Twinspot Lionfish(Dendrochirus biocellatus)
Tuesday, June 30, 2009Labels: Australia| Biology| Ecology| Marine| Mauritius| Recreation| Reef aquarium| Society Islands| Twinspot Lionfish(Dendrochirus biocellatus)
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Twinspot Lionfish(Dendrochirus biocellatus)
Description: The twinspot lionfish is known from Mauritius to the Society Islands, north to Japan and south to Australia. It has been reported at depths of 1 to 40 m (3.3 to 132 ft.) in lagoons, on coastal fringing reefs and on patch reefs. It is also found on outer reef faces and slopes. It tends to prefer microhabitats with rich stony and or soft coral growth. It is a secretive species that spends the daytime hours hanging upside down in deeper crevices and caves.
Reommended minimum tank size: The Twinspot prefers a tank at least 50 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Food and diet: Carnivous, feed on crustaceans and fishes. Feed meaty foods, ,ay require live foo to initiate feeding response.
Reef Comparability: Interesting reef tank resident, but will eat crustaceans and small fishes.
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