The members of the Toadfish family, Batrachoididae, received their name because most of them can make a croaking sound when they are pestered or the males are courting females. It is unlikely that your pet will make this sound but you never know. Some aquarists have reported their fish grunting loudly when fellow inhabitants swim by, giving their tank mates quite a scare and making them race out of the area.

The Freshwater Lionfish gets to be quite large, reaching almost 12 inches (30 cm) in length. But despite its large size, it really doesn't need a large tank because it is quite still most of the time. It is camouflaged to blend in with its surroundings. It is peaceful, but it is a predator. Choose tank mates that are too large to fit into its cavernous mouth.

Recommended water conditions,

Temp:23-26c

KH-8-12,

pH-8.1-8.4,

Salinity-1.008-1.012.