Lionfish newbie

Vypa

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Hiya

I'm pretty used to tropical tanks but have recently upgraded to a 285l Marine set up purely so I can have a lionfish. I bought the setup second hand, set it all up and had my local marine shop check my water quality before purchasing the fish. It's been in the tank now for about 3 weeks, its eating frozen food with no problems, is pretty active and loves chilling upside down. I was just wondering if somebody can tell me what type he is. He was sold as just a "Lionfish" but i would like to be able to know exactly which type, i would say it is roughly 7-8inches nose to tail but i'm unsure of age, the shop had him about 6 weeks. Thoughts???


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Welcome to R2R!! :)

Sorry, I do not know. Look at some examples online. Pterois miles would be my guess. Hopefully someone with come along and help you with your ID.
 
Hiya

I'm pretty used to tropical tanks but have recently upgraded to a 285l Marine set up purely so I can have a lionfish. I bought the setup second hand, set it all up and had my local marine shop check my water quality before purchasing the fish. It's been in the tank now for about 3 weeks, its eating frozen food with no problems, is pretty active and loves chilling upside down. I was just wondering if somebody can tell me what type he is. He was sold as just a "Lionfish" but i would like to be able to know exactly which type, i would say it is roughly 7-8inches nose to tail but i'm unsure of age, the shop had him about 6 weeks. Thoughts???


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Welcome!

Glad you got your answer in post #6. He seems healthy & happy in photo. Glad you joined
 

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