Dwarf Fuzzy Lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus)

Dwarf Fuzzy Lionfish

Dendrochirus brachypterus

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Leaves corals alone, but not small fish or shrimp. Its spines are venomous.

In a reef: eats shrimp and any fish that fits in its mouth.

Adult size: 7 in
Smallest tank: 50 gal
Keep them in groups of: 1+
Temperature: 74–82 °F
pH: 8–8.4
Food: Carnivore: frozen meaty foods; wean off live food

Start a saltwater build to add this

Gets along with

Yellowtail Damselfish

Blue Devil Damselfish

Orchid Dottyback

Six-line Wrasse

Valentini Puffer

Lawnmower Blenny

Think twice about

Cerith Snail — peaceful, and this one is not

Yellow Clown Goby — peaceful, and this one is not

Neon Goby — peaceful, and this one is not

Skunk Cleaner Shrimp — shrimp it would eat

Peppermint Shrimp — shrimp it would eat

Fire Shrimp — shrimp it would eat

Easy corals it leaves alone

Favia Brain Coral

Discosoma Mushroom

Rhodactis Mushroom

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.