Can anyone help me figure out why my lionfish died?

tr1gger

tr1gger

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Originally Posted by FishInPhilly
http:///forum/post/2714566
Nope, he was on a strictly silverside diet : /
Thats what I'm starting to think too, Hammerhed. Thanks.
I normally feed mine about once every other day, and when he gets some mysis he aslo gets some formula 2. That liver disease is very common amongst these fish. They are normally eating Herbavore fish in the wild, hence they need some greens in their diet.(or at least i was told) Im really sorry about your loss and hope you get another one. They are really amazing fish
 
srfisher17

srfisher17

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In the wild; I think they eat anything they can, small fish and inverts. Since so many small fish are plankton eaters, silversides should be a good staple. Shrimp, clam, etc also should provide "2nd hand" greens. Again, I think vitamin supplements are important for all fish; but IMO&IME, especially lions. With small lions, mysiss and formula foods are great; but I don't think they provide enough bulk for something like a 10" Volitan.
 
fishinphilly

fishinphilly

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Originally Posted by tr1gger
http:///forum/post/2715596
I normally feed mine about once every other day, and when he gets some mysis he aslo gets some formula 2. That liver disease is very common amongst these fish. They are normally eating Herbavore fish in the wild, hence they need some greens in their diet.(or at least i was told) Im really sorry about your loss and hope you get another one. They are really amazing fish

Thanks tr1gger
 
hammerhed7

hammerhed7

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Originally Posted by FishInPhilly
http:///forum/post/2717639
He was about 9 inches I would say.
After 2 yrs your lion should have been pushing 12"+. They are fast growing fish, and Volitans grow too large for a 75. In my opinion, a radiata would be a better fit for a 75.
I would guess diet may have had something to do with it, but if he seemed healthy for 2 years, who knows. The thing that bothers me most about this hobby is the unexplained deaths. Don't beat yourself up over it, and good luck with your next lion
 
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