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Lion fish
Aug 17, 2015 19:45:12 GMT -5
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Post by jasonbowdoin on Aug 17, 2015 19:45:12 GMT -5
Anyone have any issues with lion fish in a Tank full of corals, shrimp, snails?
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Post by fermentedhiker on Aug 17, 2015 20:06:51 GMT -5
I don't have any experience, but I've done a lot of research because I really like scorps. From all that digging I'd say(and I'm stealing this statement) "They are reef limiting" They are fine with corals. Anemones might be a problem especially if you pick a species that likes to rest on the rockwork. Shrimp are definitely in danger. Snails and hermits should be ignored though.
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Lion fish
Aug 17, 2015 20:41:26 GMT -5
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Post by jasonbowdoin on Aug 17, 2015 20:41:26 GMT -5
I think I'll Have to wait. I want to stay on the side of caution for awile
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Post by spotfin on Aug 17, 2015 20:44:05 GMT -5
I had one a long time ago in a tank with a coral banded shrimp. The shrimp held its own with the lion. Depends on the species of lionfish too.
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Post by jasonandsarah on Aug 18, 2015 5:15:57 GMT -5
I always water these kinds of fish in the beginning. Puffers, lions, Harliquin tusk and lots of Angels but I quickly realized they just don't work in our community based reef systems. Not to mention the trouble it could be to preform maintenance! Lol Of your looking for beautiful fish to add to your reef tank why don't you check out the reef safe wrasses? Some beauty's in that section for sure! I've always wanted a trio of leopard wrasses! www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+339&pcatid=339 |
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Post by jasonbowdoin on Aug 18, 2015 5:37:32 GMT -5
That's a great option. The only reason I'm asking on the lion fish is because my wife wants on haha
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Post by Sean (90 reef, fw rack sys) on Aug 18, 2015 5:55:58 GMT -5
That's a great option. The only reason I'm asking on the lion fish is because my wife wants on haha Its funny how woman seem to pick the aggressive stuff. I had to set up a fowlr tank a while back so she could have her porcupine puffer and Picasso trigger. |
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Post by jasonandsarah on Aug 18, 2015 7:59:27 GMT -5
I think our significant others just like to "pick" whatever it is we say we can't keep in our reefs! Lol my wife pesters me all the time to add all those predatory fish I listed above. She's the one that wanted them. Like I said with the wrasses I just casually started showing her wrasses and stuff that's reef safe and she's began to love them and doesn't bother asking anymore.
I have had to commit to setting up a large Fowlr when we get our new house though. So far I've been lucky enough to dodge moving.
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Lion fish
Aug 18, 2015 18:29:02 GMT -5
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Post by Sean (90 reef, fw rack sys) on Aug 18, 2015 18:29:02 GMT -5
I think our significant others just like to "pick" whatever it is we say we can't keep in our reefs! Lol my wife pesters me all the time to add all those predatory fish I listed above. Donna came home with a pair of heniocis once. |
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Post by jasonbowdoin on Aug 18, 2015 18:41:03 GMT -5
I think your right jason.lol
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