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greenmonkey51 Fish Master Posts: 1571 Kudos: 1692 Votes: 5 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	im thinking of setting up a 55g fowlr. i want a snowflake eel as my main fish. im looking for another hardy bigger fish that wont be eaten. i was thinking about a lionfish would that be good
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
JMT1SOMR Big Fish Posts: 302 Kudos: 192 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Oct-2001	It's basically any fish that is bigger than the eel's mouth. But since it is a 55ga, there are some restrictions. I think a lionfish would be ok.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	That will depend on the lion. A volitan gets very large. Another thing to keep in mind is lions are venimous. I have a 125 with a large volitan lion, and HAD a snowflake eel. Best I can figure is the eel got a little crazy near the lion and got stung. It lasted about 2 weeks and the eel died. Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	That sucks dthurs, but I can't say that's a common occurence. Often eels and lions are recommended tankmates... For a 55 gallon, an Antennata Lionfish would be great. I've been told that Radiatas get too big for 55 gallons so I'm going to trust that advice. And of course, the Volitans would definitely outgrow. Better to be safe than sorry on the Radiatas, though. :%) -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
never say die Hobbyist Posts: 85 Kudos: 58 Votes: 1 Registered: 18-Jul-2004	Why not a dwarf fuzzy lionfish?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20


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