How are lionfish to keep?

[bulletsworld]

Originally Posted by sphelps

If that guy treated his sting with hot water, he probably would have prevented a trip to the hospital. It's always good to know the first aid treatments for these types of things if you plan on keeping them.

Originally Posted by bulletsworld

I have read in articles to stop the sting and pain to pour boiling hot water on the arm that got stung and it will help break up the toxin that has entered. I just wear my gloves or watch that my lionfish is on the opposite side of the tank.

Great minds think alike, as I did add this to my post while you must of posted.

Yes, I have read that before about the hot water, although I have no experiance with the treatment as I've never been stung as of yet and hope I never do. I do agree people should be aware of the first aid treatments for these fish.

[sphelps]

Not boiling water Just hot water (non-scalding, 100-110 degrees F)

Boiling water could make things much worse

[bulletsworld]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Not boiling water Just hot water (non-scalding, 100-110 degrees F)

Boiling water could make things much worse

EDIT: O.k not BOILING water. Thanks for the correction.


I found a good but short article on first aid for these fish.

"Lion Fish
Description
The lion-fish belongs to the Scorpion fish family.
This brightly coloured fish is usually found in coral reefs, especially in shallow waters hovering in caves or near crevices. Lion-fish have venomous fin spines that can produce painful puncture wounds.
Fatalities, however, are rare.

The fish have elongated dorsal fin spines and enlarged pectoral fins, and each species has a particular pattern of zebra like stripes.
A person punctured by one of the sharp spines will immediately feel strong pain. Rapid swelling of the affected body area develops along with the possibility of making movement of limbs very difficult. Lion-fish stings can cause nausea, breathing difficulties, paralysis, convulsions and collapse. Even death may occur in exceptional circumstances. Most people survive in spite of the great pain. The venom in the spines remains active for days, so even discarded spines should be treated with caution. It may take several months for a full recovery and if the sting is left untreated, gangrene may develop.


First Aid
At first immerse the affected area (most often a hand or foot) into hot water. This is thought to improve the blood flow and disperse the venom. Local anesthetic agents may provide deep relief in most cases and occasionally a nerve-block may be required. An X-ray of the wound should be performed to detect any presence of broken spines, so any possible infection can be prevented."



http://www.barrierreefaustralia.com/...f/lionfish.htm

[subman]

My lion was small when I added him and he grew up with the percs and the other small fish I don't think he see's them as food. The clowns were hosting in an anemone but have since moved to a torch I don't think they feel much stress from the lion.