which fish first?

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  1. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    which should i add first? the picasso triggerfish, or the dwarf lionfish? im just wondering because im gonna start saving soon to get one or the other. i think triggerfirst, then a larger dwarf lionfish later. but im not sure...
     
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  3. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    idk.. thats a tough one.. ( for me anyways)

    i think i would add the lion fish first because is the slowest eater/ swimmer... so i would think it be best if he gets stablished with the tank first.

    then add the trigger.
     
  4. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    i never had luck with dwarf lionfish. i think i get them too small. i have a new place that has had them at 5 inches. i think the trigger first, then the large lion. but im still not sure.
     
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    Triggerfish Ritteri Anemone

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    If you are going to add them both then definitely add the lionfish first then the trigger, but I can tell you from experience that triggers don't mix very well with lionfish( and I'm sure there are some exceptions).
     
  6. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    picking at the fins right? ok ill get a med lion then a trigger. thanks.