lion and friends want a new friend

[tanks alot]

ok i wanted to know if i could get another volitan lionfish
my list i have
4in volitan
4in orange shoulder tang
3-4in high orbiculate batfish
i wanted a 4in black lionfish my lfs has one for $43.99

 

[petjunkie]

What size tank? Hopefully big, that's a lot of lion but the black ones are awesome.

 

[tanks alot]

125

 

[nereef]

i would go with another tang or a dwarf angel.

 

[tanks alot]

dwarf angel would get eatin how bout foxface

 

[whitey]

Won't all Batfish outgrow a 125?
I wouldn't attempt another Lion.
A Dwarf Angel of some sort would work, and I don't see why a Foxface would be a problem.
JMO

 

[tanks alot]

how would a dwarf angel work the lion can get 15in the dwarf 4in = money loss. my lfs said my batfish would be fine

 

[whitey]

If you gave your LFS money, of course they're gonna say the Batfish will be fine.
First lesson in this hobby is, find your information in places other than the LFS.
Anyone here will tell you that.
Bottom line is, the Batfish will not live a healthy life in a 125. It may be fine now, but longterm, the tank is not big enough.
Dwarf Angels are not necessarily small fish. They will likely do fine with a Lion.