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Dwarf/Zebra Lionfish
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Dwarf/Zebra Lionfish

Dendrochirus zebra

Dendrochirus zebra is known as the Zebra Lionfish or Dwarf Lionfish. It has red, white, and black vertical stripes along the body; large, fan-like pectoral fins; and tall, quill-like dorsal fins. A 50 gallon or larger aquarium with numerous hiding places is suitable. It will hide while acclimating t
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Compatibility at a Glance

~Reef compatible with caution — monitor closely
✗Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
✓Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Dwarf/Zebra Lionfish is reef safe with caution — most individuals behave in reef tanks, but some may nip at corals or bother invertebrates. Keep well fed and watch closely.

Compatibility

~ Reef Compatible (with caution)✗ Coral Compatible✓ Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
semi-aggressive
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
50 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
~Reef (caution)
✗Coral
✓Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility