Dwarf Lionifsh In 35 Gallon?

[jmes10]

I have a 36x18x15 tank (35 UK gallons) and was wandering if this could accomodate a dwarf lion if possible. This also leaves me with 11.5inches left of fish to consider goind on a 1inch per 2 gallon basis. What fish would you recommend for a tank this size?

Many thanks,

James

 

[MCary]

The inch of fish per gallon thing doesn't work. But if you want to go by that, its better to go an inch of fish per 4 gallons not 2.

Wait, sorry, that's UK gallons. Hmm. too lazy to do the conversion. Move to America and ask me again.

Mike

 

[jmes10]

So would a lionfish be Ok in a 35 gallon?

 

[Tate]

A fuzzy dwarf or dwarf zebra lion should do fine in there.

Do NOT put a Volitan's in there, though.

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

What species?

 

[jmes10]

fuzzy dwarf probs
what fish will be compatible in this size tank?

james

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish isn't bad in a 35g. Enjoy 'em. Make sure that it is eating prepared food before you bring it home from the LFS. Lionfish can be picky on what to eat.

 

[FMarini]

JME-
Sure a dwarf fuzzy is fine in a 35 gal
you might find this an interesting read.
Keeping lionfish http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-11/

 

[Andrew]

After keeping two dwarf lions in the past in my 75, I think they need more room than a 35 gallon. Mine were always active and were always swimming around the tank.

 

[jmes10]

could i keep i keep clowns + firefish with them or not?

james

 

[ATM]

Hate to barge in but are Fuzzy lion fish reef safe and how aggressive are they

 

[captbunzo]

I'd agree that a fuzzy dwarf will be fine in a 35g tank...

 

[FMarini]

James and ATM-
lionfish and all scorpionfish will eat anything that fits into their mouths. I would guess that any small clownfish and certainly firefish are on the menu.
Next dwarf lionfish are reef-safe in the pure sense of the word meaning they have NO interest in corals. However -I call them reef-limiting, in that they will prevent you from having any moving invert, or smaller fish
Please read that lionfish article from the link I provided above, it goes into detail about the Q? you asked