lion fish with reef?

lions are ok to keep in a reef with corals and sessile animals like that, but they will eat smaller fish and shrimp, snails, etc...
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10202209#post10202209 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gluestick
lions are ok to keep in a reef with corals and sessile animals like that, but they will eat smaller fish and shrimp, snails, etc...
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yup...
 
They pass on snails and crabs, but if they're really hungry they'll attempt it and shortly after spit them out.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10201514#post10201514 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by AquaReeferMan
My buddy keeps a fuzzy dwarf in his 55g reef. The key is to add the fish last.
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Mind telling me why, exactly? Lions, just becuase of the way they are designed, aren't exactly the kind of fish that's gonna give you aggression problems, so I can't see why they would need to be added last???
 
Yes but he had a number of shrimp and smaller fish. Since he added the Lion after them he didnt eat them. Once the Lion was in he tried adding a fire shrimp and a neon goby. He ended up eating them. I guess he thought whatever got thrown into the tank from there on was food.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10202993#post10202993 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by AquaReeferMan
Yes but he had a number of shrimp and smaller fish. Since he added the Lion after them he didnt eat them. Once the Lion was in he tried adding a fire shrimp and a neon goby. He ended up eating them. I guess he thought whatever got thrown into the tank from there on was food.
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Often the lion will decide later on to eat the other fish also. Pretty much whatever will fit in their mouth.
I usually tell people that they are coral safe, so you can have them in a reef. However, you shouldn't expect to be able to keep small fishes with them.

Dave
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10202993#post10202993 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by AquaReeferMan
Yes but he had a number of shrimp and smaller fish. Since he added the Lion after them he didnt eat them. Once the Lion was in he tried adding a fire shrimp and a neon goby. He ended up eating them. I guess he thought whatever got thrown into the tank from there on was food.
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I see.
 
Not sure what fish he had before that lion, but a neon goby will pretty much be eaten regardless of whether or not it was added before or after--- they're tiny! shrimp too, depending on size....
 
I have been keeping fuzzy dwarfs for sometime now. I have had no problem to this point. But not that it WILL eat any shrimp or fish small enough to be swallowed. Guaranteed. As long as you don't have that criteria, and unless you have a really aggresive fish ( which is rare ), you should not have any problems. This is an amazing fish to watch, and it looks great it a reef with lots of ledges and over hangs for it's own comfort. This lionfish is much more active than alot of it's relative Lionfish, which is cool too.

I have 2 and I absolutly love them, I also have shrimp and crabs. No incident to this point. I feed them live freshwater ghost shrimp every 3 - 4 days. They are great fish.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10205577#post10205577 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by EllisColes
just curious but what happens if the lion stings my hand? im not scared of it but just wondering what to expect?
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You'll probably wish you hadn't let that happen. For most people, it's very painful (dwarf lionfishes in general being more painful than full size, due to the amount of venom delivered). If you happen to be allergic to it (which is unlikely without having been stung before), or in poor health, then it could be fatal.

Dave
 
Lionfish are the most peaceful fish in the ocean.....unless you fit in its mouth.They are not aggressive they are predatory.These are two terms that are often confused.If you are healthy and not allergic a lion sting will not kill you.You'll just wish you were dead!
FWIW if you get stung you deserve it.Some very simple rules will prevent a sting.#1 Know where that fish is at all times that you are in your tank.#2 Never put your hand where you can't see.
 
I had an antennata lion fish that I adored. I had it weaned to eat thawed silversides and krill.

It behaved very well in my reef for several months but then started eating fish. I lost a cleaner wrasse and an orange skunk clown to it :( It would also stalk my cleaner shrimp and dare them to come out of their cave....

I almost removed all the small fish/shrimp just to keep him but I finally decided to take him to a LFS :(

I made a video remix of him... (Although I did, I do not recommend feeding on by hand due to the dangers envolved)


Here is some great lionfish info: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-11/fm/feature/index.php
 
If you do get stung, I have read that hot water helps to neutralize the poison and minimize the reaction.
 
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