Lionfish and tank size

[zj4play]

What is the optimum size tank for a lionfish

I really want one, but I think my tank is too small at 24 gallons

 

[sfoister]

I would tell you that your answer would vary depending on the type of lion, but 24 gallons is too small for any variety of lionfish.

 

[zj4play]

That is what I thought...thank you for the help

 

[traps]

Woh, what about dwarf lionfish? Fu Man Chu gets up to 4-5 inches, Fuzzy Dwarf gets 5-7 inches (as to the average of various sources). My understanding is a dwarf can easily be kept in a 24 gallon.

 

[zj4play]

Good to know...anyone else

 

[sfoister]

Originally Posted by Traps
Woh, what about dwarf lionfish? Fu Man Chu gets up to 4-5 inches, Fuzzy Dwarf gets 5-7 inches (as to the average of various sources). My understanding is a dwarf can easily be kept in a 24 gallon.
It is my opinion that 7 inches would be a little large for a 24 gallon tank.

 

[myrtle beach]

Stay with smaller fish that don't get larger than three inches or you can't have a variety.

 

[zj4play]

Ok...sounds good. Thanks

 

[walmart]

dont get the lion fish. such a small tank could cause the lionfish to be aggressive towards other fish. plus i dont think it is far to have a 5-7 inch fish isnt far in to him in such a small space even alone by himself.

 

[zj4play]

Thanks Walmart...I am going to skip the Lionfish until I upgrade to a bigger tank down the road. But I just need to figure out what "first fish" to get now

 

[sfoister]

Just for reference I decided to walk into my LFS, I was passing by anyway. I walked right over to the fuzzy dwarf lion they had displayed. It was labeled as a juvenile fuzzy dwarf and this thing was already 4 inches. Don't let the name "dwarf" fool you. It's only a dwarf because when compared to other species they are smaller. But still relatively large for a 24 gallon.
As far as a first fish, I would get something active to keep your attention. Maybe a clown or two. If you could find a mated pair that would be really nice.

 

[zj4play]

I would like to get some shrimp too, would the clowns be ok with them?
As far as my attention span goes...I have been staring at my non-moving rocks for a couple of weeks so I think I will be ok with anytype of fish

 

[walmart]

lol ive been staring at rocks too. i have a 55 and this is what im starting out with
the cuc crew and a pair of mated clowns then a cleaner shrimp or blood.

 

[zj4play]

What about one of those coral banded shrimp? I think I will go with the clowns and then go from there. Do gobys get along with clowns

 

[walmart]

yes gobys and clowns and shrimp get along together, but the coral branded shrimp has a big appitite so you have to feed him regulary.

 

[zj4play]

Thanks for all the advice Wallmart...I am going to make a trip to the store on the way home to see what they have. I will keep you posted