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Are Radiata lionfish harder to keep alive than other lionfish?
I'm wanting another lionfish, and there's a Radiata at the fish store I'm in love with. I've heard they are more difficult to keep. Is this true? Are they more aggressive than...say a Volitan lionfish? ( I know they eat smaller fish, but I was wondering if they had temper issues, more so than other lionfish.) I have two Lions already, and they aren't difficult at all...
Ashley Green- Lionfish is a saltwater fish. Thanks though :)
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- Gary CLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Their behavior is about the same as that of the volitans lionfish, although one report says they are more shy and tend to hide more, so they might not compete will for food with the volitans lionfish, volitans also being a little larger than radiata.
The biggest problem, though seems to be that the radiata specimens in the ornamental fish/pet trade tend to be in poor condition by the time they get to the retailer. As the saying goes, they don't ship well (from the Red Sea). That gives them a poor survival rate in aquaria.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
Ive never heard of that type before, you sure it isn't ranchu goldfish?
I don't think theres a big difference in different types of goldfish. Not in aggressive anyway, but more with delicate. Some fancies are more delicate than others, but not lionheads.