Lion and reef??

[E-rock]

I don't have my mind set on a lionfish. And I don't have my mind set on reef yet. And I know it's says on live aquaria that it is safe with caution. I was wonder if anyone has tried with any luck keeping a lionfish with corals, or am I just asking for trouble

 

[Angelfish56]

I don't think its the corals its more the fact it eats fish that fits in there mouth

 

[hiltymj]

Ya I agree they aren't going to mess with corals purposely but they will eat anything that fits in their mouth.

 

[crister13]

They are not REEF safe but are CORAL safe. They will eat the crustaceans in a reef and any fish 1/2 there body size or less. It will aslo be more difficult to keep params good with one. If you do it, I would get a dwarf lion. Good Luck!!!!!

 

[mr_X]

also, i don't know about most people, but i find that my hands/arms are in my reef tank on a regular basis. i don't think i would want to have something in my reef that i could bump into by mistake and cause me to have a really bad day. just some food for thought.

 

[E-rock]

I know. My buddy had a big one and got stung by it. He actualy had to travel to the next county over to get to the right hospital that had the correct anti- venom. Because his arm swelled up so bad. But after that he went and purchased some protective gloves he said I could have... If I wanted to risk it.