Fuzzy Dwarf Lion OK?? - Aquarium Advice

rtoycrow · 08-27-2007, 11:40 AM

I was really wanting some type of lionfish for my 125 gal tank. The only thing is I am scared that it might eat some of my other fish. I have 2 blue-green chromis, 2 yellowtail damsilfish, 1 black sailfin blenny, 2 clownfish, yellow tang, foxface lo and two butterflyfish. Now I know that a volitan lionfish would do some great damage to those fish but would a fuzzy dwarf lionfish be small enough where it wouldn't eat any of those fish? Thanks

**Fluff** · 08-27-2007, 11:47 AM

I'd be very wary to try it. Even the fuzzy dwarf gets to a substantial 7" or so and everything except for the tang, foxface and butterflies could be a potential meal.

Hara · 08-27-2007, 01:23 PM

tasty snacks.....

MACATUA · 08-27-2007, 01:29 PM

May get away with it, but I would bet the Chromis at least would be dinner....

Innovator · 08-27-2007, 02:28 PM

I agree with Fluff and to note, even if they cannot swallow a prey item doesn't mean they won't try

**melosu58** · 08-29-2007, 08:01 AM

I agree also that the smaller fish will be eaten.

pinkie · 08-29-2007, 08:12 PM

Lionfish will eat anything that fit in their mouth.

When my volitan was about the size of a dwarf he ate a decent-large sized clownfish in one gulp... it was very sad.

08-27-2007, 11:40 AM	#1
rtoycrow Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 58	Fuzzy Dwarf Lion OK?? I was really wanting some type of lionfish for my 125 gal tank. The only thing is I am scared that it might eat some of my other fish. I have 2 blue-green chromis, 2 yellowtail damsilfish, 1 black sailfin blenny, 2 clownfish, yellow tang, foxface lo and two butterflyfish. Now I know that a volitan lionfish would do some great damage to those fish but would a fuzzy dwarf lionfish be small enough where it wouldn't eat any of those fish? Thanks

08-27-2007, 11:47 AM	#2
Fluff The Keeper Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 10,142 Images: 29	I'd be very wary to try it. Even the fuzzy dwarf gets to a substantial 7" or so and everything except for the tang, foxface and butterflies could be a potential meal. __________________ ~Cindy

08-27-2007, 01:23 PM	#3
Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,867 Images: 33	tasty snacks..... __________________ ~~~~~Hara~~~~~~ View My Tanks Visit FantasyReef.com's Databases!

08-27-2007, 01:29 PM	#4
MACATUA Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WOODSTOCK, GA Posts: 868 Images: 5	May get away with it, but I would bet the Chromis at least would be dinner.... __________________ Woo Hoo, PAYDAY! Time to pay the [acronym="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym] rent (even before I pay mine ) Join the Alabama Regional Forum!

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08-27-2007, 02:28 PM	#5
Innovator Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,606	I agree with Fluff and to note, even if they cannot swallow a prey item doesn't mean they won't try

08-29-2007, 08:12 PM	#7
pinkie Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 149 Images: 7	Lionfish will eat anything that fit in their mouth. When my volitan was about the size of a dwarf he ate a decent-large sized clownfish in one gulp... it was very sad.

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