LionFish Compatibility

[CuttleKid]

I have read and reread the lionfish/trigger sticky and was wondering if this combination would work out?

1 Niger Triggerfish
1 Radiata Lionfish
1 Dog Faced Puffer
1 Zebra Moray Eel
1 Purple Tang

 

[happyjack]

I'd say you have an 90 percent chance of that working out long term.

 

[DoubleM 10]

I'd say you have an 90 percent chance of that working out long term.

i would definatly say less than that. puffers and triggers are both well known to nip at other fish. lionfish are slow fish. puffers and triggers are very active. the lion and eel will not be able to compete witht he others. i would leave the lion out.

i would figure out what fish would be the "star" of the tank and find tankmates around that

 

[namxas]

What size tank are we talking here?

I'd say the puffer would be the biggest issue with the lion, and altho O. niger is a planktivore, I've heard mixed reviews on them, which means it's likely specimen-specific as well as order of acquisition.

You will indeed need to target feed the lion and the eel.