My NEW tank: Fu Manchu Lionfish!

[kayak385]

I was fortunate enough to get a adult size Fu Manchu Lionfish today. I saw him yesterday and put a hold on the fish. The lfs had him for 2-3 weeks and was eating fine. Today he ate so I bought him, for $40. I'm not sure if thats a good deal, but I will be posting pics of him once he is more secure with himself and the tank.

 

[grabbitt]

Congrats on the purchase

 

[ccampbell57]

that is a great purchase! What size tank are you putting him into? What are his tankmates?

 

[petjunkie]

Awesome, these's are so beautiful but hard to find a eating one. I can't wait for the pics.

 

[usc932000]

Great price!!

 

[mikesin]

Gratz! where are the photos?

 

[kayak385]

My tank is a 75 gallon with tank with no real tank mates. I have 4 Large Blue/Green Chromis that school very well together with some assort inverts(fire shrimp, urchin, emerald crab, spiny star snail, assort hermits and snails). I am not sure what other tank mates I will add(if any), and I am open to suggestion. He is still very shy right now, but he is slowly creeping out! I can't wait to show him off to you all!

 

[kayak385]

Forgot to mention, the Chromis are coming out.

 

[sepulatian]

Congradulations on the nice find!!!! I want a fu but refuse to buy one that is not already eating.

 

[grabbitt]

I would watch out for your fire shrimp... Your lion will probably end up making it an expensive meal...

 

[kayak385]

Please don't say that about the fire shrimp... I am at work right now and they are home alone together...

 

[ccampbell57]

Originally Posted by GRabbitt
I would watch out for your fire shrimp... Your lion will probably end up making it an expensive meal...
Agreed! The lions are like puffers and will eat anything they can get in their mouths.

 

[maxalmon]

$40 for a Fu Manchu thats eating is an incredible price. Are you feeding live food?

 

[kayak385]

He eats live food and Frozen krill!

 

[kayak385]

terrible news... Fire shrimp was lost. I have removed all the other edible tankmates. Now, what Can go in a 75 gallon tank that is reefsafe and lionfish safe? I know that limits my options to a slim number, any suggestions? I will be taking pics tonight!

 

[kayak385]

 

[kayak385]

These pics are after he ate 4 whole frozen krill(thawed first of course). Sorry for the wait. I hope you enjoy as much as I do.

 

[kayak385]

I will be getting some live action pics here shortly once I get a new camera.

 

[leftyblite]

Awesome find. How big do they get?

 

[kayak385]

He is adult size right now. about 4 inches.