Fuzzy Dwarf Lion in Reef?

[djmod45]

Well, I thought it would be best to console with my fellow reefers on the matter, but I have a possible opprotunity to pickup a fuzzy dwarf lionfish (2-3inch) to my reef tank. What are people's experience with lionfish with corals? I have read that a lot of people have succesfully kept them with corals and I can only assume from that there is a direct coralation between this and how much you feed them. Let me hear your stories guys!

 

[artful-dodger]

Have not kept a lion since getting back in the hobby with corals, but everything I've read says they won't bother corals. (small fish and shrimp are another matter, though)

 

[husker267]

I agree with artful-dodger. I have a volitan lion in my 120 reef. No issues with corals, but any shrimp and small fish are fair game. Dwarfs can grow to 5-6" maximum I believe. Just don't plan on keeping any shrimp or any small fish. Snails and crabs should be OK due to their shells.

 

[tomu]

I would like to add an agreement with the above posts.

 

[ricklee]

I have a Dwarf Lion in my reef tank ,no problems. I wish it would eat 2 small Damsels but no luck yet.

Rick

 

[bendavis]

lol. i like my damsels. guess i lucked out.

-Ben

 

[Clown-N-Around]

We saw an intersting presentation at IMAC about the scorpion fish family. Basically, same thing that Gary, husker and Tom said.

:lol: But if you train your lion to eat only damsels, you could make a fortune!

 

[fishykeeper]

I agree with the above comments. The lion may try any shrimp or small fishes but another consideration is that as the lion gets larger it will produce more waste=need for more water changes!

 

[djmod45]

Yeah, after consideration I like my peppermint shrimp and skunk cleaner way too much . I think I will be investing in an Anthias. Thanks guys!

 

[rkl303]

I think the reason you were lucky bendavis is because the lionfish is way too slow for the little guys. I remember I had a velvet damsel that was always getting eyed at by my lionfish but he had no chance of catching the damsel.