Predator tank thoughts..suggestions?

tmcca · Jan 23, 2019

I have a Red Sea Max 170 (37 Gallon display)

Currently have Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish
My plan was with an angler but looks like angler may cause issue with eel.

New plan:
One Spot Foxface Caution with Eel??
Snowflake Eel

Only fish be in my system and mollies for live feedings or ghost shrimp.

Anyone see an issue with this? Suggestions? Thanks

JasonK84 · Jan 23, 2019

tmcca said:
I have a Red Sea Max 170 (37 Gallon display)

Currently have Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish
My plan was with an angler but looks like angler may cause issue with eel.

New plan:
One Spot Foxface Caution with Eel??
Snowflake Eel

Only fish be in my system and mollies for live feedings or ghost shrimp.

Anyone see an issue with this? Suggestions? Thanks

37 gallons is not going to be big enough for either of those long term.

tmcca · Jan 23, 2019

Suggestions? Lionfish be ok.. Eel probably not though.

JasonK84 · Jan 23, 2019

tmcca said:
Suggestions? Lionfish be ok.. Eel probably not though.

What lionfish are you considering? I haven't had one but the dwarf choices should do ok. What about a valentini puffer?

lion king · Jan 23, 2019

A fuzzy really does need more swimming space, they only seem as sedentary because people many times cramp them into smaller tanks. Anglers and eels have no problems, but a painted angler can eat a fuzzy. The wartskin angler can live safely with a fuzzy, as long as they are sized appropriately, the fuzzy slightly larger. The foxface is way too large for that tank. As much as a fuzzy, warty, and snowflake would be an awesome line up, I fear that the tank is too small for anyone except for the angler.