Fu Man Chu Lion.

Well I am preparing my tank build list and want something with a splash of coolness.

So I cannot find any good references so I am wondering if anyone here has experiences with these fish. I was wondering if I could put him in with a pair of black and white clowns? If he only gets to 4 inches (I have found conflicting information that they get to a max of 4 inches to a max of 6 inches depending on the source) i would think the clowns at 3+ inches would be safe. Also, if I kept him well feed he should be more docile.

Any thouhgts from the more experienced people?

 

From my knowledge of lions they grow to max size very fast, even dwarf lions as the Fumanchu any fish/invert in the tank that can fit in their mouth, they'll make it fit I wouldn't trust one with clowns, they are a cool looking fish though

 

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Yes they do grow very fast. i know the Volitans can reach max size within 1 year. Their mouths are decieving, they open quite a bit bigger than it looks like it would. Im not sure i would trust him with your clowns.

 

yeah but Volitans can get like 12+ inches I think, their not a dwarf, still same theory applies most all lions share the same aggression and appetite

 

Cool thanks.

 

Yes, mine is about 12" now. Was just an example of how quickly they grow.

 

remember they dirty the water.you did'nt say how big your tank is

 

30 Gallons.

 

30g with good filtration would have to be a species only tank and within a year he'd need a bigger tank, I think that is the minimal size recommended for a fu man chu

 

They have big mouths for their size, similar to Grouper and should not be trusted around smaller fish such as Percula Clowns.