Will a dead lion fish poison the whole tank?

[Ken Roane]

Old lion fish in 400g has an internal organ problem that can't be treated and will die soon. Will the lion release any poison before I am able to remove him?

 

[vetteguy53081]

No. Their venom is in their upper dorsals and released when their fully alive in form of stings and will not take down a tank in fact people eat them for meals- They dont contain poisonous organs.

 

[Bon Koo]

vetteguy53081 is absolutely right. it is not like puffer fish which has venom in blood , serious for human.

 

[lion king]

No, but they don;t have to be alive to sting you, so be careful not to poke yourself when removing him.