Antennata Tank Size?

[nosferatu51]

I have a just finished cycling 50g tank and am interested in essentially turning it into a predator only tank. I want some sort of lion and was wondering if it was too small for an antennata. If I did get a small one, how long would it take it to outgrow the tank?
If the tank is too small I have no problem moving to a dwarf of some sort, I just love the antennatas and was wondering if I could keep one of them instead. And yes, he would be alone if it was the antennata. A dwarf might have some cellmates if I go that route though.

 

[thor32766]

i would go with the dwarf just so you have more room for other fish. but to each his own.

 

[Monkeyfish]

Go with the dwarf. The antennata will outgrow the tank in a year or less.

 

[nosferatu51]

Alright, dwarf it is then. Thanks.

 

[FMarini]

I am of the same opinion --a 50 gal is just too small for an P.antennata
Have you read this article on keeping lionfish yet?
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-11/
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-11/fm/feature/index.php

I describe many lionfish species-including dwarf lions
frank