Lionfish can reach 450mm in length, and mostly live in temperate coastal reefs or coral reefs, and also live in bridge piles, shipwrecks, and aquatic plants. The active depth range is usually 1 to 50 meters deep, but there are also lionfish that live in the deep sea of about 300 meters.

However, there are also many lionfish raised in captivity. After selecting a healthy lionfish, it is necessary to Getting ready for captive breeding of lionfish. When selecting lionfish, you need to pay attention to whether there are wounds on the fish and whether the swimming posture is normal. It is recommended to wear gloves when handling your lionfish to avoid being stabbed by the lionfish.