Corner tank good for lion?

[pizzamiglio]

I have a 92 gal corner tank that I am getting ready to set back up after moving back from Europe. I plan on doing a FO Aggressive setup, and wanted the opinions of the experienced lion keepers. Do you think that this tank will be too small for a Volitan in the long run? Thanks for any advice that you can give.

 

[daniel411]

Whats the growth rate on a volitan? I've never, even in stores or aquariums, seen on more than 7 inches.

 

[pizzamiglio]

I believe the fully grown Volitan reaches in the area of 18"

 

[eric4usa]

Yeah, my local aquariam has adult Volitans.
They're like a 2 litre bottle with fins, Very stout and wide.
Mine likes to move.
He goes back and fourth (about 10ft) sticking his eyes up out of the water.
He's allways swimming except at night.
I think lions are more active than people think.
They're usually sedentary in small tanks.
90gal is not a small tank, but corner tank has less horizontal swimming room.
A lion would be fine in there untill it gets big.
A dwarf might work.

 

[pizzamiglio]

How about a Radiata? Anyone have any exp with these? They seem to be a little smaller than a Volitan. Do you think he would be comfortable in the 92?

 

[irenicus]

Same I think.