Radiata Lionfish

95harley

95harley

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Anyone ever kept one? Are they any harder to keep that your standard Volitan / Russels?
I have a 75 gal with a small snowflake eel, and a small one spot foxface. I was planning on a volitan but am about to change my mind as I'm afraid he won't fit long term in the 75.
My LFS just got 4 of these beauties in, and I have 2 on hold, but I want to know how much more "Difficult" they are.
Any Pro's or Con's?
And can 2 stay in my 75?
 
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surfinusa

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i think you can only keep one in a tank but im not sure
 
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surfinusa

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i havent kept one but i know there very hardy so i would get one just one though
 
jon321

jon321

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Even the most difficult lionfish are pretty hardy in the big scheme of salt water fish. They are more difficult than the volitans, wait it out a week or 2, if they still look good at the lfs you have a very good chance of no problems. Besides, it sounds like you atleast have a basic grip of fishkeeping and should pose no problem to anyone but a complete beginner.
There 'can' be some interlion aggression, but shouldnt be a problem in any reasonably sized living quarters.
Jon
 
95harley

95harley

Active Member
Does anyone have an idea of max size of the Radiata or Lifespan? I know the Volitan is a 20 yr fish with max of 15-18".
I have read that the Radiata grows to either 6-9" but I can't find lifespan anywhere.
I am trying both for a little while in my 75 till I decide on the Radiata and to make sure it is what I want to keep.
They are both about 3" in a 75 gallon.
 
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