Lion - AntennataPterois antennata Care: Venomous Diet: Carnivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Western Indian Ocean Temperature: Tropical: 23 27 deg C (73 81 deg F) Water Parameters: SG: 1. 020 1. 025, pH: 8. 1 8. 4 Lion Antennata Brown bands of variable width, pectoral fin spines white. Coastal to off shore reefs from shallow flats to deep slopes. Eats fishes crustaceans.

they may bother very small shrimp

it feeds mainly on zooplankton and benthic algae

and plenty of rocks for hiding

caves and crevices

but it is not safe with many ornamental invertebrates

but some geographical variation

is a fascinating and characterful marine dragonet

anemone or aquarium corner

Monitor feeding closely during the first week

Reaches a size of 10cm

between 1280-1440 mg/l

but this should be supported with suitable foods such as marine algae sheets