volitan lionfish in a 90 gallon

[coffeetwitch]

just collecting info.

the lfs has an amazing looking volitan in right now. i was thinking he would be cool to have in my 90g. im concerned about his adult size though. i definitely wouldnt want him to be the only fish in the tank.

i would like to keep the volitan and

harlequin tusk
a foxface
and a fuzzy dwarf i currently have.

again my concern is space when all are at an full size.

 

[Mrc8858]

The harlequin tusk and volitan both require larger tanks then a 90 so both would definitely overstock the tank even before the other fish imo. You could however keep one or the other but its still on the small side and I know you said you didn't wanna be limited to 1 fish.

 

[coffeetwitch]

yeah i was going off of blue zoo aquatics' recommended tank size. and this article on lionfish
The Lionfish Info Sheet: Captive Care and Home Husbandry by Frank Marini, Ph.D. - Reefkeeping.com

 

[Mrc8858]

The lion fish I wouldn't be as concerned about its more the harlequin tusk.

 

[coffeetwitch]

really? are they just really active swimmers?

 

[crister13]

They are a species of wrasse. I agree, nth require bigger tanks (125+). Volitans get 15". And tusks swim a lot. Sorry.

 

[coffeetwitch]

no need to apologize. the more honest, firsthand experience the better.