question about fish in a reef...

[maxdout]

i've alway wanted one (lion fish) in my tank and so i've been wondering if you could put a lion fish into a reeftank with sps/lps ??? anyone with experiance or thoughts or comments please let me know thanks.

 

[fishsoldseprtly]

why not, I had one in mines years ago! But they will eat your shrimps and smaller fish and inverts, they also eat a lot so NITRATE....! I got stung also so becareful.

peace

 

[shiveley]

as mentioned above, they WILL eat any fish and/or invertebrates that they can fit in their mouths (and just because it won't fit doesn't mean they won't try). I had one once, and it was a relentless hunter/stalker, and it also tried to spike me with it's spines every time I put my hands in my tank. so, be careful.

 

[maxdout]

ooo man that doesn't sound good... since my kids like to stick thier hands in when they are helping me out with water changes... i guess this will be a no fly zone for lion fishes for me. thanks for hte input warren and shiveley.

 

[kevin95695]

My kids get a kick out of being my spotters so I don't get stung by the rabbitfish at feeding and maintenance times.

 

[MrMikeB]

Yeah that sting is nothing to fool around with. I have heard it can be quite painful - and with little ones, definitely not worth it IMO.

 

[kevin95695]

For the record: My kids are old enough to realize the danger and show me the youtube videos. Safety officers...