Black Volitan Lionfish (Indian Ocean) SPS This species does not usually

This species does not usually nip on corals

It should be inspected for predatory nudibranch which are found on some colonies

and it can also absorb dissolved nutrients from the water

The stripes it had as a juvenile fade away

As a juvenile it may show small white blotches on its flank

Black Volitan Lionfish (Indian Ocean) SPS This species does not usuallyAs the ocean's most spectacular ambush predators, it is no wonder lionfish are so popular. Their huge fins are used to confuse and herd smaller animals so the lionfish can swallow them whole with their huge mouths. They greedily eat all shrimp many crabs, and any small or slender bodied fish. They do not harm corals, sponges, macroalgae or snails. They generally ignore anything that cannot be eaten. Best tank mates are large bodied fish such as tangs,