V Lion + Puffer?

[specrn5]

Just wondering if these two are compatible. I've read that puffer can nip at slow big finned fish, but is it persistent nipping?

 

[specrn5]

Also, will puffers feed on hermit crabs?

 

[agreeive?fish]

I have a V. Lion, a Dogface Puffer and a Stars and stripes puffer in a 210g ........no problems....as for your hermit crabs...puffer snack most likely

 

[JagerEinheit]

depends on the size of the tank as well as the type of puffer, the one in your specs is not big enough,

what its been fed before also plays a large role. most if not all will eventually snack on the lions fins, and if they decide its food, well dead lion and or stung puffer.

unless you have a very large system that can handle 2 18" fish (guesstimating on the puffer size, other than the tobies which get 6" but who love to fin nip) you will probably run into issues.

 

[specrn5]

Thanks for the input guys. I guess I'll continue looking for a tankmate for my lonesome lion. Any suggestions?

 

[PuffersKick]

How about another lion? A Dwarf Fuzzy Lion would be good. They stay small, would be compatible, and eat the same food so it's easy for you.

 

[specrn5]

I kinda wanted something that swims around more. The lion is mostly stationary, so I was looking for some movement.

 

[Vi3tKid420]

i've actually done it with a porcupine puffer and a v lion fish, they left eachother alone, and this wasa in a 29 gallon tank (small with them two together) so it should be fine.

 

[jamison74]

my v lion and puffer get along great, they really pay no mind to eachother, the puffer and snails are a differant story. try a fighting or queen conch, or at least a trochus instead of astrea. the trochus have tougher shells and can right themselves quickly if plucked from the glass