Multiple lions, scorpions together

[ryansholl]

I think I've read about all I can on keeping lions and scorpions of different sizes/species together, but what we read doesn't always say much for what we experience. Can anyone speak for experiences in keeping multiple lionfish/scorpionfish together in a single tank, mainly in regards to aggression/consumption of tankmates? I miss my lionfish (died in a move~2 years ago) and am looking to keep several in a future tank (7' long 210 gal).

 

[psusocr1]

IMO if you have a nig enought ank id ont see a problem.
i have a HUGE volitan lion along with a pretty big russels lion in my 300 gallon and im looking to add a big red volitan if i can ever find one!

 

[ryansholl]

Suppose I'll be more specific. I have a 210, would like to include a few lions (fu man chu, dwarf fuzzy, dwarf zebra, any odd ones that come up for sale) and just wonder if they will fight, either between or within species (i.e. fu man chu vs. fu man chu or fu man chu vs. dwarf fuzzy)

 

[v-lioness]

Try to go about the same size when it comes to adding dwarfs together, if you want a volitan, add it last. The fu man chu can be tough to keep, try to get it eating frozen before placing it in that large of a tank, actually try wean any lion before placing it in the tank, it is just so much easier weaning them in quarantine.
I had problems with a zebra & fuzzy together, my fuzzy would not allow any other dwarf species in my 300g, so that will depend on the individual fish. I have had no problems with the dwarf species and volitan mix, but I know others have.
Here is the lion info sheet http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...ture/index.php and Selection, Care, and Compatibility http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/cav1i2...lionfishes.htm Both worth reading........
Kaye