Lionfish help
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srfisher17
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Originally Posted by fatty0981
http:///forum/post/2557441
I have had a lionfish with a huma and a niger for about nine months. I was reading some of the previous messages about how this will not work. About how big can the triggers get before I have to worry? Does the size of my lion dictate what they might do?
It can work, much depends on the individual fish. The fins of the lion can be very tempting to a trigger. IMO, it isn't a matter of size; I once had a 2" Huma terrorize a tank of fairly aggressive fish ( all much bigger than he was) as soon as he was introduced. Many triggers can play nice, sometimes for years; then, overnight, go postal and attack everything. I'd worry more about the Huma than the Niger; but you never know. You seem to be ok on feeding after 9 months; but it is often difficult to get enough food to the lion when you have very active triggers that will usually eat the same thing. For now, IMO if it ain't broke, don't fix it...but be vigilant! BTW, how big is your tank? IME, the bigger the tank, the better the results with this combo of fish.
http:///forum/post/2557441
I have had a lionfish with a huma and a niger for about nine months. I was reading some of the previous messages about how this will not work. About how big can the triggers get before I have to worry? Does the size of my lion dictate what they might do?
It can work, much depends on the individual fish. The fins of the lion can be very tempting to a trigger. IMO, it isn't a matter of size; I once had a 2" Huma terrorize a tank of fairly aggressive fish ( all much bigger than he was) as soon as he was introduced. Many triggers can play nice, sometimes for years; then, overnight, go postal and attack everything. I'd worry more about the Huma than the Niger; but you never know. You seem to be ok on feeding after 9 months; but it is often difficult to get enough food to the lion when you have very active triggers that will usually eat the same thing. For now, IMO if it ain't broke, don't fix it...but be vigilant! BTW, how big is your tank? IME, the bigger the tank, the better the results with this combo of fish.
1journeyman
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How big of an aquarium?
srfisher17
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Originally Posted by prime311
http:///forum/post/2557508
You have to worry now, or even better yesterday. My gut tells me all of these fish won't last in a 90 gallon, but you could get extremely lucky and the Humu won't go nuts. Don't count on it though.
That's my bet too.IMO,This is another gray area that just has no "for sure" answer. I personally think Humas are much more trouble than their reputation. They're pretty, inexpensive, and seem to be in great supply...but always an "iffy" fish.90 gallons is not a lot of room for those 3 fish...
http:///forum/post/2557508
You have to worry now, or even better yesterday. My gut tells me all of these fish won't last in a 90 gallon, but you could get extremely lucky and the Humu won't go nuts. Don't count on it though.