Lionfish & Cleaner Shrimps

[doggiepuffer]

I have decided to get a Volitian Lioinfish for my 75 gallon that I will be setting up over the weekend, however are cleaner shrimp ok in tanks with Volitans? I know inthe past the eels that I have had completely ignored the shrimp, unless he he was coming for services..

 

[rotarymagic]

Originally Posted by DoggiePuffer
http:///forum/post/2844655
I have decided to get a Volitian Lioinfish for my 75 gallon that I will be setting up over the weekend, however are cleaner shrimp ok in tanks with Volitans? I know inthe past the eels that I have had completely ignored the shrimp, unless he he was coming for services..
the chances of the shrimp being allowed to service the lion are slim to none.

 

[hammerhed7]

the cleaner shrimp will become an expensive lunch, and a volitan will outgrow a 75 gallon tank within a year. For that size tank I would consider a dwarf, or radiata unless you plan on upgrading in the near future. A fully grown volitan will be about the size of a basket ball, heres a pic of mine, he bought him at 4-5" about 18 months ago, he is now pushing 13"

 

[doggiepuffer]

The 180 Gallon is going up in May/June. . Just have to figure out what to put in it, cause it will be an agressive tank.

 

[jag2232]

I've seen one get eaten by a volitan. The shrimp had its claws up and was trying to get the lion's attention to clean him then the lion just swam over and ate it.

 

[prime311]

Originally Posted by DoggiePuffer
http:///forum/post/2844719
The 180 Gallon is going up in May/June. . Just have to figure out what to put in it, cause it will be an agressive tank.

Then get the Volitans in June/July. A lot can happen in 6 months that its generally not the best idea to assume your going to have X upgraded tank at Y time.

 

[srfisher17]

Originally Posted by Rotarymagic
http:///forum/post/2844673
the chances of the shrimp being allowed to service the lion are slim to none.
Less than that.

 

[newbie34]

I've had a Lionfish and a cleaner shrimp in the same tank for quite awhile....and the shrimp does service the lionfish...guess it just depends on the fish...