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Most larger fish can be kept with a lion. Small fish such as small damsels, small clowns, royal grammas, etc. will become food for the lion. Larger clowns such as maroon clowns, dwarf angels, etc. will be fine.



Dan

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I get a lot of information from here.

http://www.peteducation.com/category_summary.cfm?cls=16&cat=1830

Dan

For information on saltwater (marine) aquariums, I refer to this site most often: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/index.htm. You might have to weed through a lot of FAQs to get an answer to your specific question, but the people giving the answers are pretty much subject matter experts.

John

Whats a good website to look up saltwater fish?

I think most dwarfs, such as flame, bi-color and coral beautys go 4" or larger. I think these should be OK with even a full sized lion. But is always best to error on the side of caution.



Dan

Well, ok, no the dwarfs I have never heard about this happening. But I did not mention them separate, because many of the dwarfs may be too small as well, and the lion may get hungry. A full grown 16+ inch lion, can take a 2 inch fish quite well.

But no, I have never heard of the dwarf angles having any trouble with the lions. So if you would like to try them, they would probably do well. I would just suggest you feed your lion well, as not to take any chances. I would only see them eating another fish, if they got very hungry.

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I have never heard of dwarf angels doing this, if true, it's news to me and I'm glade to know it. I know larger angels are bad, and are generally the only large fish in the tank is they tend to rule the roost. I have seen triggers take lions down to a stump, no fins left. Lions, even with all their impressivness, are rather wimpy fish and can be pushed around easly.



Dan

First let me say, that in SW tanks, ich is not an easy thing to treat and/or cure. The majority of the time, you will lose fish.

Now, for the lions, there is just two things to think about, first and already mentioned, no fish that will fit into its mouth, and think in terms of the full grown lionfish, as they if properly cared for, can grow very rapidly.

Second, fish that don't get along well with lions, are; angels. Many angels will actually attack and kill lions. They do this by ramming head on with the lions. I have not only heard of this happening, but have actually witnessed it on one occassion. Triggers and tangs are also a no no, as they will nip at the lions fin rays, which may not kill the lion, but leaves the lion open for infections, which can kill them in the end.

HTH.....

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What do I need ? Just list everything I need my mind refreshed on saltwater. What would you put in this tank? I'm getting it for christmas and want some suggestions to help me decide. I would like a few bigger fish that would be campatible with damsels and such. I would also like some wierd little critters like wrasses and gobys. Just give me some ideas and mybe something would interest me. Remember to list all the rocks/filters and such thnx

Jbee,

What can go with those lion fish?

Volitan lions are very lovly fish, live a long time, and are simply impressive. I personally love moray eels. Puffers are very entertaining fish. This is just a short list of impressive fish.



Dan

Well I for sure dont want ich or any disease for that matter, plus its easy to cure it but if that fish is agressive to I dont want it. Whats some more peaceful amazing fish?

PB tangs are also one of the worst ich magnets you can get in a tang. IMO they are not a beginner fish.

Here is a site that has some information. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=16&cat=1875&articleid=2040]http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=16&cat=1875&articleid=2040[/link] and here is another. [link=http://www.marinedepotlive.com/754094.html]http://www.marinedepotlive.com/754094.html[/link] They both state it will be very aggressive to other tangs, and can be to other fish as well. You will need a lot of live rock as it it's algea from the rock.As far as compatibility, this site lists these. [link=http://www.fishprofiles.com/interactive/compatibility.asp?action=Show+Compatible+Species&salinity=Marine&sci=Acanthurus%20leucosternon



Dan

I would probley go with a fish only tank. I really like powered blue tangs. What fish could go with that?

First we need to know what kind of tank your interested in? A Reef or a tank with fish only. If you want fish, I would suggest finding one fish you really like, be it a moray eel, a lion fish, a large angel, a puffer, etc. Then build things around that fish. What this means is tank mates, rock, etc. If your interested in a reef, then be prepaired to spend a lot on the lighting alone.



Dan