55 gallon semi-agrresive to aggressive

[huma huma6]

Defienant want(srry spelling): Antenneta Lionfish
If ok, maybe put in:Blacklip Butterflyfish or Klein’s Butterflyfish(same fish), and a Maroon Clownfish but not sure if I want either.
What else could I put in with the lionfish?
I have 55 lbs of live sand, 30-40 lbs of live rock, Marineland Emperor Bio-Filter 400, Protien Skimmer, U-v strylizer. Thx

 

[cwgibson]

the butterfly should be ok but the lion will be too big for your tank.

 

[huma huma6]

No there not.. this is a species of dwarf lionfish that only gets around 6-7 inches... From many books and from other people a 55 gallon is fine for it.

 

[huma huma6]

please anyone im not going to get anything untill i get answers

 

[koolman56]

Originally Posted by Huma Huma6
No there not.. this is a species of dwarf lionfish that only gets around 6-7 inches... From many books and from other people a 55 gallon is fine for it.
snowflake eel maybe???

 

[cwgibson]

what will be the total radius of their fins?

 

[bbb]

Maybe some kind of hawkfish or a dwarf puffer. We got a hawaiin dwarf puffer and they only max out at about 4 inches. It's really fun to watch.

 

[russy pelican]

What do you like? There are plenty of small wrasses, hawks, etc. that might work. As long as they are large enough to avoid being engulfed and aren't "fin nippers" you are safe with a lot of fish, possibly including a maroon clown. Just make sure they don't max out at a really large size. I personally love puffers, but wouldn't house one with a lion.

 

[huma huma6]

ya i know i wanted to put in some kind of sharp-nose puffer but i've heard that they are fin nippers

 

[huma huma6]

Ok so here is what i'm thinking: Anatee(srry spelling) lionfish, Pinstripe Wrasse, Arch-eye hawkfish, Maroon clownfish, and possibly one more fish if thats is possible. If so, what do you reccomend with this selection. i like eels, anglers, wrasses a lot.