Some More Fuzzy Dwarf Questions...

[grabbitt]

So I really would like to get another fuzzy dwarf for my reef (first one died

), but I have a concern and a couple questions...
First off, I have a little yellow clown goby. Would the lion possibly try to eat this guy? The clown goby is a little guy, so I'm assuming it's a possibility, but I also know that they have a very dangerous mucous covering their bodies, so if the fuzzy did happen to eat it, would the lion be alright?
I'm not particularly worried about this, as the clown goby keeps nesting in my new acro and I can't catch him, anyways (even though he is one of the original members of the tank

).
My concern lies with my blood shrimp... Since they're a decent size, would I have to worry about the lion still going after him even though he would not be able to fit it in its mouth as a juvi? And if it will become a potential problem, how long would you expect it to take before the lion gets big enough to take it on?
I have a few peppermint shrimp in there, and I am expecting them to be made a snack of

I just don't want to lose my $40 shrimp.
Any input is appreciated, and sorry if this is the fifth time you're answering a question like any of these.

 

[jon321]

A lionfish would be incompatible with everything you listed, and I would expect any gobies and shrimp to be eaten sooner or later. The lionfish is almost certain to eat your blood shrimp as soon as it is large enough to swallow it. I am also not aware of any dangerous mucus on a yellow clown goby, are you maybe thinking of mandarine gobies which do have a poisonous mucus and are generally left alone.
Jon

 

[grabbitt]

Originally Posted by Jon321
A lionfish would be incompatible with everything you listed, and I would expect any gobies and shrimp to be eaten sooner or later.
Gah. That's what I feared.

 

[thoroughbred]

Dwarf Lionfish grow pretty slow. Much slower than volitans. If you got it small you would be alright. The shrimp would be at more risk than the goby IMO but there is always a risk.