can i keep a fuzzy dwarf lionfish?

hi,i'm a newbie with a 55gal tank with live rock,i have 2 common clowns 2 firefish and a scooter blenny(my favourite )i was wandering/hoping if it was possible to house a fuzzy dwarf lionfish with my other fish i know the standard lionfish would just snack on them but would the dwarf???also i noticed the other morning a small crab that had obviously hitchhiked on my l/r he's kinda brownish coloured,perfectly camoflouged on my l/r with tiny red pincers,,he's not big enough to be a nuisance to my fish at moment but do you think he will be a problem further down the line?he was happily eating algae and waste on my l/r when i spotted him...any info would be very welcome....

 

Akira, I would maybe shy away from housing a Lionfish at the current time. Their smaller size is really a urban legend since their mouths can still open very wide, hence your smaller fish may be an appetizer to this ambushing predator.
Moreover, I would give yourself some time to familiarize yourself with plethora of aspects that are necessary to address to increase your success and that of your livestock within your aquarium, before taking that next step. Remember that these fish are venomous!!! These and other comporable species of fish such as Fu Manchu's, Volitan Lions, Scorpionfish and stonefish require the utmost attention and respect so as not to run into problems regarding these diverse and beautiful animals.

 

Hi Akira - cant speak about the lionfish, have no experience of them
I would say mouth size is one indicator of potential success or failure and IME with predatory fish in general, fish are not always aware that the prey is to large to fit into their mouths so may have a go at your smaller fish

crabs - general rule of thumb is - sharp pointed claws, remove it as they cut and tear , rounded blunt claws - probably tank safe

 

thanks i thought i was maybe jumping in head first with the lionfish but they look so pretty and dosile in shop ....i ifinished cycling begining of feb would end of july be to early to consider corals?

 

Some soft corals can be added now, mushrooms, leathers, zoa's, polyps, these are great beginner corals, and quite hardy too...

 

cheers stingray i will have to update my lighting i believe??just got standard t5 lighting at moment

 

Their are many species of corals that you can be implemented NOW into your aquarium!!!!

 

i was under the impression that corals were for the more mature tanks and experienced keepers with all the talk of halide lighting and calcium supplements and tons of other stuff that basically flew right over my head i often gaze like a little schoolboy outside a sweetshop in my lfs when passing the corals

 

That is why you should take advantage of the numerous literature available to you to help you and offer you knowledge for long term success!
Take steps to research the corals you would like to add to yuor tank. Enlighten yourself as to the husbandry, lighting, water quality, water flow requirements and compatibility concerns regarding the particular corals.
This will help in your success with the particular coral!

 

cheers coral will check out the above mentioned corals and research the care needed before buying ...don't think the missus will be to pleased lol..apparently i care more about my fish than i do her she wasn't best pleased being dragged out of bed at 2am to be shown my little crab hitchiker lol.....