Dwarf lion question

[Redneckreef90]

So the lionfish family is probably my favorite fish next to the tangs. I would love to put one of my 90 but I'm afraid to because of my purple Pseudochromis. He is about 2 1/2 inches long if not three do you think you will be fine with a smaller dwarf lion because if he gets eaten my daughters may die or kill me one. LOL

 

[Lionfish Lair]

It's definitely a risk, but in my opinion, well worth the risk. LOL!

 

[Redneckreef90]

@Lionfish Lair i agree I just don't want my kids to freak out if it happens to happen and they see him swimming around with it in his mouth. Lol. If I can find the right size I may take the risk. Also what's a good food to be feeding one raw shrimp?

 

[Lionfish Lair]

You'll find one the right size, but he'll grow to the wrong size. He will interact with your kids like a puppy and they will forget there was ever a beast named Pseudo in there

You'll need to feed more than shrimp. They need variety, or you will miss some major nutrients. I buy whatever is on sale at the market's fish deli. Salmon, cod, shrimp, clams. If you don't have a fresh market deli, you can buy a bag of mixed stuff from the freezer section.

 

[Redneckreef90]

You'll find one the right size, but he'll grow to the wrong size. He will interact with your kids like a puppy and they will forget there was ever a beast named Pseudo in there

You'll need to feed more than shrimp. They need variety, or you will miss some major nutrients. I buy whatever is on sale at the market's fish deli. Salmon, cod, shrimp, clams. If you don't have a fresh market deli, you can buy a bag of mixed stuff from the freezer section.

Thank you sir

 

[JaimeAdams]

Fuzzy Dwarf Lions are at the top of my list for personality.

 

[Redneckreef90]

So I went by one of my LFS and they had a perfect size dwarf lion. I will be picking him up in the next couple days. I will post pics when I get him.

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

I've seen a video of lion fish eating a clownfish...

-MJ

 

[Redneckreef90]

I have to. Heck I have had one eat a 3in damsel But that was a full size Black Volatian.

 

[JaimeAdams]

My first Fuzzy Dwarf lived with a few damsels forever and never bothered them. A large lionfish is something altogether different and not what the OP is asking about.

 

[Redneckreef90]

This one is not a fuzzy dwarf it's just a dwarf lionfish I'm gonna pick it up tomorrow I'll have pictures then

 

[Lionfish Lair]

I've seen a video of lion fish eating a clownfish...

-MJ

I saw it happen at a fish store one time. The clown jumped over the divider... gone.

Mine would have loved a go at a clown or a damsel.

 

[JaimeAdams]

What kind of "Dwarf Lionfish" is it?

 

[Redneckreef90]

What kind of "Dwarf Lionfish" is it?

Zebra.

 

[Philt56]

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

this one? They still get up to 7". Fuzzys list same max size but these definitely will get pretty big. I guess it depends how quick your Pseudo is and how well fed you keep the lion.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

They get, on average, between 5-6".

 

[Redneckreef90]

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

this one? They still get up to 7". Fuzzys list same max size but these definitely will get pretty big. I guess it depends how quick your Pseudo is and how well fed you keep the lion.

The liOn will be well fed.

 

[Greg B]

I had a predator tank at one time had two full size lion and a dwarf one also had a clown fish and anemone in there they never bothered him I feed gold fish and when I did the clown would join them and grab him a goldfish by the flipper and feed it to his anemone

 

[Redneckreef90]

Here he is guys. I love him. Cool little guy with some nice colors on him.

Now to get him to eat.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

He's small, but looks healthy from here. he'll be even prettier later. Whatcha got to start him eating?