Lionfish

I want to set up a tank with a lion fish. Would a 65 tall be big enough for a voltarian lion fish? If not what could I put in a 55.
Thanks
Vinny

 

They could fit in there..... and I can't say we didn't do it for 10 years, but after giving one a nice deep tank at about 100g, we'd never go back to the smaller tank. They just seem so much more at ease and move around more in a larger tank.

What are the dimensions of a 55/65g tall? They really need the depth for fin span.

 

well im still looking for a tank. I want to set up a predator 55g FOWLR and I have always loved lionfish. Plus I want an eel. haha. BTW, this tank is going on a second story of a house, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

i have had my lion for over 2 years now i got him when he was pretty small,, they grow quick. he is in a 50 gal. now and he is out growing it. i heard they will grow to there tank but it looked like to me mine wants to go bigger, they are a good pets though, he thinks he is a dog and loves attention

 

Well two years is a long time and I will most likely go to a bigger tank then. but for two years if I get a small on he would be ok?

 

You would have to get a dwarf, not just a small lionfish. And a 55 gallon tank is only 12 inches from front to back (I have a 55). They have very large fins & need to be able to maneuver around. A 75 is deeper from front to back. Two years can pass very quickly!

The Lionfish Info Sheet: Captive Care and Home Husbandry by Frank Marini, Ph.D. - Reefkeeping.com

 

well what if I got a Antennata or Radiata lion fish?

 

The link I provided gives lots of good info on the different kinds of lions (with pics) and the tank size requirements for them.

 

from the looks of it Antennata will work in a 55. Just got to get the tank now!

 

"Antennata and Radiata, lionfish are frequently found at local fish stores. As adult fish, they are considered medium sized (10-15" long with tail) and, while they are relatively inactive swimmers, they still must be housed in a fairly large aquarium (75 gallons or more)."