what fish to buy

antwon

antwon

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Hey guys. So I haven't bought a fish in a while and I just wanted some input on the next fish I should purchase. I currently have 1 volitan lion about 4 1/2 inches 1 snowflake eel about 1 foot another eel not really sure what kind but about 8 inches. I never have luck with triggers...everyone one I had has died and I have never found out why. I'm just cautious because I don't want my lion to eat anything.
 
antwon

antwon

Member
72 bow with about 50 lbs. of live rock, do I'm limited on space, but my tank seems so empty because the eels are always in there dens.
 
btldreef

btldreef

Moderator
You're pushing your limit with the fish you have. Volitans don't really belong in that size tank and as he grows, you're going to have to figure out what to do with him.
What about one of the smaller puffers like a Blue Spot, or similar Toby?
An Orange Fan Tail Filefish would work nicely as well. Or a Butterfly of some sort.
 
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saxman

Guest
Between the volitans and the two eels, I'd say you're over your limit in a 72 gal. Esp. since you don't know the species of your second eel. Most morays grow to around 6'.
The lion or the eels would eventually kill/eat a toby. The SFE I kept for about 15 years (grew to 24"+) killed a toby and a few other tankmates before I 86'd it to its own setup. Cured me of keeping eels tho.
 
antwon

antwon

Member
Oh ok well maybe I just won't add another fish then. The tank is practically empty except for the lion because the eels are always hiding except wen being fed
 
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