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	okay me and my mom are discussing what were going to put into our tank once were done cycling...
Jessmoment Hobbyist Posts: 93 Kudos: 86 Votes: 1 Registered: 02-May-2005	my mom likes lionfishes, shes had them before its a 37 gallong tank...I love clownfish...whats capatable with a lion fish? Jess
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
Ethan14 Big Fish Posts: 312 Kudos: 339 Votes: 18 Registered: 06-Jul-2005	Good beginner species, they will readily accept all foods. Tank raised species usually fare best and although prices for tank raised species tend to be higher than wild caught, they have much higher survival records. If you wish to get an anemone for your clown, it is best to try and find one that has already hosted with an anemone, trying to pick an anemone at a later date, even if the anemone purchased is the best possible host species, will not guarantee that the clown with take to the anemone. Prefer rocky environments, usually found cohabitating with a host anemone, although not essential in captive systems. Clowns are usual prey for many other fish and should not be kept in tanks with Eels, Scorpionfish, Lionfish, Hawfish, Snappers, Groupers and Lizardfish. Reef safe source: http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/percula.xml the clown fish wont work. read last sentence. You need a fish too big or aggressive for the lionfish to eat or one that can hide from it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	A lionfish will attempt to eat anything that he thinks can go in his mouth. Marc, ACIDRAIN, has a nice collection of lionfish. Send him a PM, I'm sure he'll share some info with you. -Ferret -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	in something the size of a 37 gallon, a lion ifhs is pretty much full
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
Jessmoment Hobbyist Posts: 93 Kudos: 86 Votes: 1 Registered: 02-May-2005	Thank you guys so much...I like the look of the lionfish, but i want (to be honest) as many fish as i can in a fwlrac tank so...I'm thinking a clown again, but what do u guys feel about anenomies? are they difficult? do they die easily? Jess
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	They are definitely not for beginners
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	Anemones should only be put in to stable tanks that have been up for a long time. Also, your tank will not be big enough for one that a clown will host with. Most get VERY large, and need good lighting. Dan Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
Jessmoment Hobbyist Posts: 93 Kudos: 86 Votes: 1 Registered: 02-May-2005	Thank you guys im glad i have you guys from keeping me from making a stupid decision Jess
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
Norrec Hobbyist Posts: 103 Kudos: 70 Votes: 1 Registered: 02-Jun-2005	dont u need a wave maker to have a anemone In the age of darkness the blind man is the best guide. In the age of insanity look towards the mad man to show you the way
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	No, but a good amount of current helps bring food in to it. Dan Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
N e m o Enthusiast Posts: 280 Kudos: 553 Votes: 11 Registered: 13-Dec-2003	Clowns are definately the way to go . I have a pair, without an anenome and they seem to be very content. Nemo
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
Jessmoment Hobbyist Posts: 93 Kudos: 86 Votes: 1 Registered: 02-May-2005	thanks you guys, I really like the percula clown (true) what do u guys think what is one of the more docile clowns?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41


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