Lionfish for a 30 g

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by Pooty--Tang
http:///forum/post/3016854
Ok, so the dwarf fuzzy would be fine, what about the dwarf zebra?
I have both. I would say that the fuzzy is a better choice for the 30 gallon. Fuzzies tend to hide and perch a lot, mainly during the day. Zebras utilize much more of the aquarium space and grow larger.
Originally Posted by Pooty--Tang
http:///forum/post/3017257
I was also wondering about feeding. I figured that a dwarf would probably take to high-protein mysis (the real big ones) but I know they need a variety. If I had the fish, what different things should I be feeding it?
Shrimp and mysis are not enough. You should also feed siversides, occasional clam and squid are appreciated too. You can also pick up a nice meaty frozen blend. I use Marine Supreme by Pro Salt.
Originally Posted by Salt Life
http:///forum/post/3017314
I disagree, not sure why they would do better in a mature tank although im sure any fish would do better but I don't see the difference. Fu man chu's are harder to get to eat and hide all day so even though they are a gorgeous fish you wouldn't get too much excitment from it.
Lions do better in mature tanks because mature tanks do not have the fluctuations that newer tanks have. Some fish are not bothered by changing water conditions. Lion fish are.
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/3017444
A 30g predator tank IMO does not need many ascetics. You focal point should be the fish not what you have in the tank it can use for hiding places
Lions like to have perches and hiding places though. I don't imagine one would be too comfortable without places to hide.

 

[pezenfuego]

Originally Posted by sepulatian
http:///forum/post/3017554
Lions do better in mature tanks because mature tanks do not have the fluctuations that newer tanks have. Some fish are not bothered by changing water conditions. Lion fish are.
I was about to say something along those lines.
How much rock would you recommend? I mean, this fish will need more swimming room but also some perches...so what is a happy medium?

 

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by PEZenfuego
http:///forum/post/3017565
I was about to say something along those lines.
How much rock would you recommend? I mean, this fish will need more swimming room but also some perches...so what is a happy medium?
I wouldn't put too much. A nice arrangement in the center with ledges and caves will be fine. I don't go by pounds per gallon personally. Some people like it stacked to the top. I have mine only about half way up the tank but arranged with a lot of caves.

 

[g_tank120]

The best thing I found to feed a lion fish is frozen squid. But then this lion fish will eat anything which is wierd cause the other lion I had was so picky about what he ate. ususally he would only eat live food.

 

[srfisher17]

Originally Posted by sepulatian
http:///forum/post/3017554
Lions do better in mature tanks because mature tanks do not have the fluctuations that newer tanks have. Some fish are not bothered by changing water conditions. Lion fish are.
Sep, do you consider this true for all lions, or just dwarf varieties? I've always assumed the opposite, that lions are generally very tolerant of changing water conditions. They even used to be used as "cycle fish" and, without hunting for my copy, I think Bob Fenner makes this same comment in his book.

 

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by srfisher17
http:///forum/post/3018154
Sep, do you consider this true for all lions, or just dwarf varieties? I've always assumed the opposite, that lions are generally very tolerant of changing water conditions. They even used to be used as "cycle fish" and, without hunting for my copy, I think Bob Fenner makes this same comment in his book.
I was referring to the dwarf varieties. I haven't dealt much with the larger breeds. That is certainly something to research though. I will have to look into that.