Description: DWARF LIONFISH - MED APPROX 2" -DENDROCHIRUS BRACHYPTERUS - FREE SHIPPINGMinimum Tank Size: 40 gallonsCare Level: ModerateTemperament: Semi-aggressiveReef Compatible: With CautionWater Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025Max. Size: 7"DescriptionThe Dwarf Lionfish gets it’s name from the fuzzy appendages on it’s ‘antennae’, fins and dorsal spines. Nocturnal by nature, the Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish will tend to be shy in brightly lit aquariums but will likely adjust with time and make brief appearances. Will always prefer to spend it’s time in caves, overhangs and other shady spots. It is best to keep the Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish with lesser aggressive tankmates. Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish may be kept in small groups providing there is no harassment within the group. Lionfish will eat smaller fishes, ornamental shrimps and crabs. This species is venomous. The pelvic, pectoral and dorsal fins of this animal can cause extreme pain. If allergic, severe reactions can occur. If stung soak injured area in hot water and seek medical attention immediately. Smaller specimens will adapt to captivity and accept captive diets more easily. Lionfish will likely remain hidden in brightly lit aquariums as it prefers dimmer lighting.DietThough we do our best to work with our Lionfish prior to shipping to accept a captive diet, many may revert back to live foods only due to the stress of shipping. Sometimes our Lionfish are not in our facility long enough for us to get very far in this process as well. If your Lionfish is not eating, we recommend feeding live Feeder Shrimp mixed with frozen mysis shrimp. Slowly increase the frozen mysis shrimp and decrease on the live Feeder Shrimp. Eventually cut out the live food all together. This can take a few days or a few weeks depending on the stress level, health, age, and willingness on the individual animal. Brine Shrimp as a live food source is acceptable providing that you ‘gut load’ the live brine shrimp with phytoplankton, Kent Marine Zoe, Zoecon or any other liquid vitamin. Once past the 24 hour period after hatching, brine shrimp lose their nutritional value as the juveniles (called Artemia) have consumed their egg yolk sac which leaves the Brine Shrimp have little to no nutritional value. ‘Gut Loading’ consists of soaking the Brine Shrimp in a solution of some type of liquid vitamin for about 10 to 15 min. prior to feeding. This ensures that the animal, though hesitant to consume a captive diet, will be getting some sort of nutritional benefit. Frozen Brine Shrimp are dead and unable to consume or soak up any liquid vitamins and are not suitable to use with this method.Please do further research as needed! Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.SHIPPING & RETURN POLICIES:Exotic Marine Life professionally package all aquatic life in the best materials and use the most direct and reliable shipping method which is FedEx/UPS Priority Overnight. Please allow 2-5 days for your order to be processed & shipped..Our Fish is inspected then hand-picked I make sure it’s in perfect and in healthy condition and prepared for shipment to you. Fish are packaged in properly conditioned saltwater with correct pH levels in heavy-duty poly bags to cushion and protect. Each bag is filled with oxygen for optimal conditions and secured by a professional bag sealing technology. The water and airtight bags are then housed in Styrofoam coolers along with a heat or ice pack, as seasonal conditions dictate.Shipping Day: Monday through Thursday every Week!VERY IMPORTANT: If we deem that your order is not in excellent condition to ship out OR if there are weather concerns (Too Cold, Too Hot, Holiday Traffic, Etc.) we will return your money back to you.**The order can always be placed again when the weather breaks or we get better condition livestock.Additionally: we do NOT honor any issues with FedEx/UPS shipment delays BUT We will try our best to work you on shipping out another order. FedEx/UPS is the most reliable overnight shipping method, and usually there are NO issues using this method.Guarantee live arrival or full item replacement minus shipping cost. DOA must be reported within an hour of reported delivery time per carrier, please DO NOT remove the deceased fish from the original shipping bag and DO NOT discard the deceased item without authorization from us.. Clear photos must be submitted within that hour. Do not discard fish until photos are received & acknowledged. Replacement process (will be quick). Refusal may void guarantee.Credit will be given for the fish only in the form of store credit. Once the fish is removed from the shipping bag, the responsibility for its health and well-being is up to the owner.We are not responsible for any deaths that may occur during the acclimation process, aggression within tank mates or if water quality is poor...CARE & ACCLIMATION Detailed care can be found elsewhere, & should be researched prior to purchase. Acclimate for 60+ minutes. Anemones PLEASE TAKE PICTURES OF PACKAGE IF IT ARRIVES DAMAGED!Thank You Everyone (:
Price: 139 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-10-15T18:45:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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