Help me out!

[jayc]

I have a 55 that I want to setup as a arresive tank. What kind of fish could I put in it? I want a porcupine puffer and lionfish alot. Would thse 2 work out good.

 

[jcrim]

The puffer might nip at the fins of the lionfish. I've had them together with success, though.

 

[nicetry]

All but the dwarf lions will outgrow a 55, as would a porc. It's not a big tank for most aggressive species so think "smaller aggressive".
A dwarf lion, maybe a snowflake eel. Hamlets are interesting and colorful. A big 'ol maroon clown or one of the larger hawkfish would be neat. The sharpnose puffers would also work.

 

[jayc]

Thanks for the advice jcrim and nicetry. How big do dwarf lions get? Whigh lion would work the best with a porcupine puffer? How long do you think I could keep a lion and porcupine puffer in the 55 I'f I bought them real small. Maybe I could upgrade to a 90 or 125 later on but right now I not have enough $$$. Would a 90 be big enough for a porcupine and lionfish?

 

[exile415]

I dont think you should have a porc in the 55g tank. maybe a dwarf lion.

 

[jayc]

Thanks! I've decided to make the 55 a reef aquarium. I seem to like them more anyway. I might eventually get a bigger tank to do a fowler in, but that will be later on. Thanks for all that helped me make up my mind on what to do.