is Dwarf lionfish good addition to my tank?

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by mazaj, Mar 30, 2011.

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  1. alpha_03

    alpha_03 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    the key to lion fish is tank size- yours is to small.
     
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  2. ccardini

    ccardini Bristle Worm

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    I had two volitan's in my tank and they never harmed anything. My clownfish were only about an inch long and they would pick on the lions. IMO as long as you keep the lionfish well-fed you should be ok, no promises though. I got mine to eventually accept flake and pellet food on accident and even lettuce that was for my powder blue tang.
     
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  3. mazaj

    mazaj Feather Duster

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    everywhere i looked the minimum tank size for this fish is 50g, mine is 75. as some said it sits most of the time and swims at feeding time.
     
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  4. bvb-etf-luva

    bvb-etf-luva Banned

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    its a little tight technically but dwarf lions do great in anything larger than 55 gallons. as long as you dont pack it full with other livestock
     
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