Lionfish

[Mitchell0605]

What's the smallest size tank that you could put a Dwarf Lionfish in?

 

[Flake]

a quick google turns up 30-50 gallons.

 

[melosu58]

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+36+230&pcatid=230

 

[severum mama]

I've heard of people putting them in a 20, but I really don't think that is a good idea. IMO even LiveAquaria's minimum of 30 gallons would be pushing it, although it's probably doable.

 

[Sharkbait430]

Yes Ive heard by several different sources that the dward lions can be put into 30g tanks but NOTHING less. I also heard that they arent poisonous, is this true?

 

[roka64]

Yes, their sipnes contain poison, this it purely defensive. You can end up pricking yourself if you are not careful.

 

[Mitchell0605]

Cool thanks guys.

 

[Innovator]

Technically it is venom, not poison, and yes they do have a rather painful sting as do all lionfish. I would not house the smallest dwarf in anything under 40g. A 75g would be perfect for dwarfs.

 

[HN1]

Technically it is venom, not poison, and yes they do have a rather painful sting as do all lionfish. I would not house the smallest dwarf in anything under 40g. A 75g would be perfect for dwarfs.

Technically, that's dwarves. lol

Sorry couldn't resist!

 

[Innovator]

Technically, both are acceptable...so there

 

[Mitchell0605]

lol I was always taught D-W-A-R-V-E-S.

 

[super-duty]

lol I was always taught D-W-A-R-V-E-S.

Ethnically that is not correct either they like to be called "little fish"