SRC Member sunrisesunset Posted March 14, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hey, was reading up the different post abt lion fishes. Currently i have a 2ft tank x1ft x 1ft tank. currently it have some buttons and mushroom corals in it. was thinking of converting it to fish only wif live-rock. Do u guys think its viable for me to keep a small lion fish in this tank? currently it also houses a yellow-tail damsels and 2 true percular clown. hope to learn more form all the bros out there cos this will be my first attempt to keep a lion fish if i do get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dieran_green Posted March 14, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 14, 2006 hi unless you decide to give up your your damsel and clowns, I don't think it will be a good idea as your damsel and clowns will make a good meal for the lion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted March 14, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 14, 2006 Agree with dieran that the lionfish will prob have your percs and damsels as snacks. Unless you get a super small sized specimen that it....generally they are not mixed with fishes smaller than them. Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B|uEc@rpEt Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 bro... 2 feet is too small for lionfish Quote I'm gonna break the cycle I'm gonna shake up the system I'm gonna destroy my ego I'm gonna close my body now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member PerculaClownfish Posted March 16, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 16, 2006 it can house a small lionfish for a while la.. than you must change tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sunrisesunset Posted March 16, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 16, 2006 icic cos i was thinking of housing a small lion fish in it like maybe at most 2 inch or less. thx for all the reply and advise do kindly keep them coming . need all the advise i can get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusionist Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I guess for a 2 feet tank the most you can keep is either the dwarf lion or dwarf zebra lion, both commonly available in LFS. They grow to about 6 inches maximum yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member juscool Posted March 17, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 17, 2006 Would 2 feet be like risky for lion? You may get stung accidently when cleaning your tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member bluezing Posted March 24, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 24, 2006 but wat is there to clean ah? Quote www.sengkang.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky107line Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 May be need to clean it mouth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member bluezing Posted March 27, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 27, 2006 i have already prepared my tank... made a cave like thingy with my LR for my soon to be purchased lion...*roar* but still, the thoughts of getting stung by it keeps popping up in my head... hope we can make this the "official" lionfish thread...since there is oredi a frogfish thread Quote www.sengkang.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusionist Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Well if you be extra careful you wouldn't get stung. Just to let you know, when netting lionfish, they are able to leap about an inch or two out of the water! I've seen this myself and it was pretty scary cause my friend's hand was just nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k0na_scab Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 keep a bottle of vinegar handy, juz in case u kana kiss by your pet can use that to treat.(dont need to pee on your hand!) Of cause its better to seek proper medical attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member bluezing Posted March 28, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 28, 2006 wow..1 or 2 inches? cos my water height quite high...abt 1 inch from the top thats all...hehehe so vinegar helps ah? Quote www.sengkang.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusionist Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hmm, I'm not sure about vinegar, but I know that putting your hand in the hottest water you can stand helps. My teacher got stung before and he used that method. I'm not sure why it helps though, will ask him soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member bluezing Posted March 28, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 28, 2006 ok noted... btw...anyone keeping lionfish now? cmon! show some pics!~~ Quote www.sengkang.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k0na_scab Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hmm, I'm not sure about vinegar, but I know that putting your hand in the hottest water you can stand helps. My teacher got stung before and he used that method. I'm not sure why it helps though, will ask him soon yesh hot water will help too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member bluezing Posted March 30, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 30, 2006 im gonna get my lion this weekend. will post pics of it once i got it... Quote www.sengkang.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k0na_scab Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 which u gonna get ? fumanchu ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member bluezing Posted March 31, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted March 31, 2006 which u gonna get ? fumanchu ? i personally tinks fumanchu is fugly!!!! i have no idea what im gonna get... but then i cant get a volitan. will grow too big for my 2 x 1 x 1. Quote www.sengkang.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member bluezing Posted April 1, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted April 1, 2006 yo yo guys... i was at ah beng there...wow...lucky me...they have got quite alot of lions to choose from... got fumanchu also!haha... so i slowly observe and shortlisted 2 fellows... both volitans...but small size ones... in the end got 1 which is more active. here he/she is.... looks like big size hor? but actually abt normal wallet size nia... immediately attached itself to the rocks crevices... now my tank like no diff! very bare! hehe... Quote www.sengkang.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusionist Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Hey bro, that's not a volitans but an antennata. The "extensions" on the volitans are more "leafy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member bluezing Posted April 1, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted April 1, 2006 Hey bro, that's not a volitans but an antennata. The "extensions" on the volitans are more "leafy". thks bro for enlightening me! im gonna readup more on this specie then... Quote www.sengkang.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusionist Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 haha sure sure no worries, nice lion you have there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member bluezing Posted April 2, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted April 2, 2006 hehe...thx for the compliment. maybe i might go down ah beng this weekend again to get a companion for him... he seems lonely...muahaha btw...those fishing shops sells saltwater live shrimps? Quote www.sengkang.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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