Red Lionfish
Shallows Fish Rank 2 Both 1.5kg Farmable
Red Lionfish is a rank 2 fish in Dave the Diver. It is found in the Shallows Fish (spawn point: shallows) and is active during the both. Each catch weighs about 1.5kg and measures 38cm, yielding roughly 2.5 meat. It is the base ingredient for Red Lionfish Sushi, Deep-Fried Red Lionfish.
Where to catch Red Lionfish
| Zone | Shallows Fish |
|---|---|
| Spawn point | shallows |
| Active time | Both |
| Marinca card | 0025 |
Night-only species require the night diving upgrade before they can be caught. Use the night diving guide if this fish never shows up on your dives.
Meat yield
| Tier | Meat |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 1 |
| Tier 2 | 2 |
| Tier 3 | 3 |
Values as recorded in the Marinca database.
Red Lionfish fish farm stats
| Breeding rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Breed cap | 18 |
| Fish per day | 18 |
| Meat per day | 45 |
| Average meat per fish | 2.5 |
| Tank capacity needed | 232 |
| Reliable hold | 65 |
| Density | 5 |
Rank every species by daily meat output in the Fish Farm Planner before spending gold on stock.
Dishes made from Red Lionfish
How Red Lionfish compares in the Shallows Fish
| Fish | Rank | Weight | Meat / day | Breed rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Tang | 1 | 0.5 | 75 | 50% |
| Cardinal Fish | 1 | 0.2kg | 75 | 50% |
| Clownfish | 1 | 0.2kg | 75 | 50% |
| Comber | 1 | 0.2kg | 75 | 50% |
| Emperor Angelfish | 1 | 0.4kg | 75 | 50% |
| Flame Angelfish | 1 | 0.2kg | 75 | 50% |
| Orbicular Batfish | 1 | 0.3kg | 75 | 50% |
| Pyramid Butterflyfish | 1 | 0.4kg | 75 | 50% |
| Red Lionfish | 2 | 1.5kg | 45 | 50% |
Top farm species recorded in the Shallows Fish. See the rankings page for site-wide comparisons.
Red Lionfish FAQ
Where do you catch Red Lionfish in Dave the Diver?
Red Lionfish appears in the Shallows Fish, at the spawn point recorded as "shallows", and only during the both. Check the All Fish database to compare spawn points across every zone.
How big is Red Lionfish?
Red Lionfish weighs about 1.5kg and measures 38cm in length. It is recorded as rank 2 in the Marinca database and yields 2.5 meat on average.
What is Red Lionfish used for?
Red Lionfish is a cooking ingredient. It is used in Red Lionfish Sushi, Deep-Fried Red Lionfish. Open a dish page to see the full ingredient list, sale price and taste value.
Can you farm Red Lionfish in Dave the Diver?
Yes. Red Lionfish has a breeding rate of 50%, a breed cap of 18 fish and produces about 45 meat per day at full stock. It needs a tank capacity of 232 and holds 65 reliably.