Need some suggestions on a 135

[indigobluetc]

So I recently got a GREAT deal on a 135 set up and I could not refuse it. Well now its all set up and running and ready for some new fish. Here is what I currently have in it from my 80g:
Lion
GSP
Damsel
Choc chip star
I am looking for some new fish, I have been looking around for some ideas but cant seem to decide so i need some help. What kind of fish would be good for this tank and would all get along? Obviously I have to go with an aggressive tank cause of the lion, altho he does not eat live food but Im sure that could change. So let me know what you guys think!

 

[bioneck47]

what kind of lionfish do you have? I really like tangs and triggers but don't think a trigger would go good with a lion. It's really whatever you want, but I think a nice tang would be good along with possibly a larger wrasse. I suggest maybe a blue hippo and a harlequin tusk or red coris wrasse. Of course this is just my opinion and you should go with fish that you really like.

 

[prime311]

Lion's aren't really aggressive per se. They just eat anything small enough to fit in their mouths. You're better off going with fish too large for the Lions that aren't aggressive. Bioneck's suggestions are all good.

 

[indigobluetc]

I have a volitans lion. Well today I decide to drive all over town looking at fish. I went to a few stores and seen what they have and all. Well I ended up with a stars & stripes puffer and a Lunare Wrasse. The wrasse was 35 and about 6+ inches or so and the Stars & stripes was 40 and is about 4-5". So all together not a bad idea I guess.. Well I just noticed the lion was chasing my puffer a bit. The puffer is bigger around then him and just as long.. Will he be ok?

 

[bioneck47]

Oh I'm sure he'll be o.k. Don't know why he was chasing him around though? As mentioned earlier, volitan lions aren't really aggressive. Kinda odd...

 

[johnjamiesonx]

id get a bigger angel

 

[prime311]

The Puffer is more likely to be a danger to the Lion in the long run. Puffers and Triggers are known to nip at a Lions fins, stressing them out and making them susceptible to disease. No offense, but I don't understand why you ask for advice here and then go to the LFS and buy fish with 0 research on just what you're getting into.

Those 3 will also outgrow a 135 eventually, but thats probably years away so not as big of a concern for now.

 

[indigobluetc]

Its not like I have not done any reaserch on these guys. I read alot about them b4 I got them. Everywhere I read what I got will work for my tank.. I am also considering getting rid of the lion also..

 

[prime311]

Well alright man, but I'm not sure how many places recommend putting a Puffer with a Lion because I sure haven't seen many that would(aside from fish stores). It's tough to find mates for Lions, they're too likely to eat smaller tankmates and too likely to get picked on by many of the larger aggressive ones. Cool looking fish though.

 

[srfisher17]

Originally Posted by indigobluetc
http:///forum/post/2681681
Its not like I have not done any reaserch on these guys. I read alot about them b4 I got them. Everywhere I read what I got will work for my tank.. I am also considering getting rid of the lion also..
Let him eat the damsel first

Seriously, I'd take the damsel out when you make the move; you'll want this little monster out soon anyway.

 

[indigobluetc]

Well he might of cause the damsel has been MIA all day.. soo.. Dunno dont think that the wrasse ate him. GSP is a no no. SO either eel/lion/stars & stripes got hungry.. Who knows..