Dwarf zebra lionfish

[varg1]

I wanted either a mantis of a lionfish. The mantis is a no go because im to scared of my glass breaking, but ive been looking at lionfish before i got into clowns and now im looking again. I was looking at the dwarf lion(dwarf zebra lion) or the fuzzy dwarf. The dwarf zebra look much cooler IMO... But as i have not kept any lionfish i would like to know a little more about them and if these guys are pretty hardy. Thanks in advance.

 

[ladyshark]

I have a fuzzy dwarf in my 75 gal, and it is the most interesting entertaining fish in the tank. My other fish are prettier, but this little lionfish flutter all over the tank and comes up to the glass when I come in the room (I know its hoping for more food, not my company) It eats aggressively, but is not aggressive toward my other fish at all -- I really enjoy him.

 

[varg1]

I just ordered the dwarf zebra lionfish off live aquaria. Im excited!

 

[cloob]

I've had a baby Dwarf Zebra in my BC29 for almost 2 weeks and love it. I'm still trying to wean it off live foods though. No success as of yet.

 

[varg1]

yeah i heard thats hard to do. If mine dosent want frozen i can feed it live thats np cause i live 3 min away from my LFS.

 

[LisaD]

I think dwarf zebras are more challenging than the fuzzy dwarfs. If you haven't seen it yet, this is a great article by Frank Marini:

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-11/fm/feature/index.php