Zebra Dwarf Lionfish
(Dendrochirus zebra)

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Zebra Dwarf Lionfish: A Striking Venomous Beauty for Your Aquarium

Add an undeniable presence to your marine display with the captivating Zebra Dwarf Lionfish. Its vibrant stripes and elegant fins create a mesmerizing focal point, offering a unique blend of beauty and predatory grace.

Overview
The Zebra Dwarf Lionfish (*Dendrochirus zebra*) boasts a stunning pattern of red, white, and black vertical stripes across its body, complemented by large, fan-like pectoral fins and tall, quill-like dorsal fins. This species is a slow, deliberate swimmer, often perching among rockwork or hiding in caves, patiently waiting to ambush its prey. While generally peaceful towards tank mates it cannot swallow, its striking appearance is a natural warning.

Care Level
This species requires moderate care, making it suitable for experienced marine aquarists. While generally semi-aggressive, it is primarily a threat to smaller fish and invertebrates that fit its surprisingly large mouth. Exercise caution during tank maintenance due to its venomous spines; a sting is comparable to a bee sting. Keep only one per tank or house with larger, non-aggressive species.

Tank Essentials
A minimum aquarium size of 200 litres is recommended, providing ample space and numerous hiding spots among live rock and caves. Maintain stable water conditions: pH 8.1-8.4, specific gravity 1.020-1.025, and temperature 22-26°C (72-78°F). Good filtration and moderate water flow are crucial for this species.

Diet
As a carnivore, the Zebra Dwarf Lionfish requires a meaty diet. Offer live or frozen foods such as marine shrimp, small feeder fish, and other crustacean flesh a few times a week. Training them to accept frozen foods, often with tweezers, is beneficial for long-term health.

Why Buy From Us
When you choose to buy Zebra Dwarf Lionfish online from us, you’re investing in healthy, responsibly sourced marine life. Our fish undergo rigorous quarantine, ensuring they arrive robust and ready for your aquarium. We prioritize humane shipping and provide expert advice for successful, long-term care of your venomous aquarium fish.

• Scientific Name: Dendrochirus zebra
• Common Name / Variant: Zebra Dwarf Lionfish, Zebra Turkeyfish
• Maximum Size: 25 cm
• Origin: Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea to East Africa, across to Samoa, north to Japan, south to Australia
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 22–26°C
• Lifespan: Up to 10 years
• Swimming Zone: Bottom / Mid

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