Lionfish are commonly known as firefish, scorpionfish and lionfish, the popular speciemens from the subfamily pteroinae are hearty and dramatic-looking. They are also capable of causing the lackadaisical aquarist a world of pain.
Lionfish are commonly known as firefish, scorpionfish and lionfish, the popular speciemens from the subfamily pteroinae are hearty and dramatic-looking. They are also capable of causing the lackadaisical aquarist a world of pain. In the minds of most hobbyists, however, the potential of being stung is far outweighed by the sheer exotic appearance of this extraordinary fish.