lion capatability
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saxman
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FWIW, our adult volitans could, and would most likely make a snack out of our adult fuzzy in a nanosecond.
i dunno if the volitans would survive the ordeal, but i suspect both fish would probably die in the process, which is something we just won't risk. we've had both fish since they were little "peanuts", and put a great deal of time and effort into their care and upbringing...they're definitely pets now.
i dunno if the volitans would survive the ordeal, but i suspect both fish would probably die in the process, which is something we just won't risk. we've had both fish since they were little "peanuts", and put a great deal of time and effort into their care and upbringing...they're definitely pets now.
fmarini
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I guess a point i was tryin to make is that my experience has been if you introduce similar sized baby fish together and they grow up together- I've noticed that they see each others as neighbors and not food.
However if you introduce a new fish into an established lionfish tank- then food is written all over them.
Similar to saxmans experiences-- if you start two together as peanuts- it tends to be safer
However if you introduce a new fish into an established lionfish tank- then food is written all over them.
Similar to saxmans experiences-- if you start two together as peanuts- it tends to be safer
srfisher17
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Originally Posted by FMarini
http:///forum/post/3209320
I guess a point i was tryin to make is that my experience has been if you introduce similar sized baby fish together and they grow up together- I've noticed that they see each others as neighbors and not food.
However if you introduce a new fish into an established lionfish tank- then food is written all over them.
Similar to saxmans experiences-- if you start two together as peanuts- it tends to be safer
I think you're giving human qualities to fish. Many fish often go a long time before their true genetic make-up surfaces. Clown Triggers are famous for this. Its like the theory that if a fish is well fed, it will ignore its natural prey. All this may work for a while; but sooner or later, the fish's genes will take over. A Dwarf & Volitan lion may do well for a while; but these decisions should be based on the fact that these fish should live for years. I don't have enough 1st hand experience mixing large & small lions; but I have lost many fish that were introduced at about the same time & size; only to have the inevitable happen. I do, however, know this thinking works with Tangs, Angels, and others---but not big carnivores.
http:///forum/post/3209320
I guess a point i was tryin to make is that my experience has been if you introduce similar sized baby fish together and they grow up together- I've noticed that they see each others as neighbors and not food.
However if you introduce a new fish into an established lionfish tank- then food is written all over them.
Similar to saxmans experiences-- if you start two together as peanuts- it tends to be safer
I think you're giving human qualities to fish. Many fish often go a long time before their true genetic make-up surfaces. Clown Triggers are famous for this. Its like the theory that if a fish is well fed, it will ignore its natural prey. All this may work for a while; but sooner or later, the fish's genes will take over. A Dwarf & Volitan lion may do well for a while; but these decisions should be based on the fact that these fish should live for years. I don't have enough 1st hand experience mixing large & small lions; but I have lost many fish that were introduced at about the same time & size; only to have the inevitable happen. I do, however, know this thinking works with Tangs, Angels, and others---but not big carnivores.
hammerhed7
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Hey frank, is that your new book in your avatar? If so pm me so that I know where to obtain my copy.
I would also agree that it would be risky to add a dwarf with an adult volitan, when I first added my 4" tusk about 3 years ago both of my lions hawked him like he was food, but fortunately never tried to eat him.
I would also agree that it would be risky to add a dwarf with an adult volitan, when I first added my 4" tusk about 3 years ago both of my lions hawked him like he was food, but fortunately never tried to eat him.