Lion Fish?
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you can find that fish here http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/product_info.php?products_id=2581&parent_category=4&category_search=61&root_parent_id=4">http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/product_info.php?products_id=2581&parent_category=4&category_search=61&root_parent_id=4</a>
I dont know anything about that fish, but am anxious to find out
I dont know anything about that fish, but am anxious to find out
I use to have a lion fish, they are great fish to have! Few things to know, you cant keep shrimp in the tank or the lion will eat them, mine actually tried to eat my emerald crab once too. Also the other fish in the tank, its best to make sure you dont have any that will fit inside the lions mouth, and they have very large mouths! At first you might have to get your lion to want to eat and the only way is with live food like ghost shrimp. Then you can try to get into prepared foods like silver sides, formula one cubes, mysis or brine cubes...ect. It took my guy 2 months befor he started to accept prepared foods (I've heard of lions not accepting prepared foods at all!) once they get use to the feeding schedule and know who "you" are they will be very happy to see you. I fed mine once a week, sometimes 2x's if I wanted to see him eat more 
Ive also read that if your lion doesnt eat what you try to give him, its ok sometimes they can go to almost a month w/o eating...I never witnessed this tho, my guy was a fat kid! They are very messy fish and have quite large size waste so make sure youre keeping your tank clean and have a good skimmer or frequent water changes. Just becareful with the top barbs and anal barbs of the fish they are filled with venom and while there havnt been reports of it killing you, it will leave you in a good amount of pain. Although they seem to be slow swimming fish dont let that fool you, they can dart with extreme amounts of speed (part of their eating tactic too). Thats just some advice, if you have anymore questions I'll try to ask as best I can. Hope that helps some.
Lee
Ive also read that if your lion doesnt eat what you try to give him, its ok sometimes they can go to almost a month w/o eating...I never witnessed this tho, my guy was a fat kid! They are very messy fish and have quite large size waste so make sure youre keeping your tank clean and have a good skimmer or frequent water changes. Just becareful with the top barbs and anal barbs of the fish they are filled with venom and while there havnt been reports of it killing you, it will leave you in a good amount of pain. Although they seem to be slow swimming fish dont let that fool you, they can dart with extreme amounts of speed (part of their eating tactic too). Thats just some advice, if you have anymore questions I'll try to ask as best I can. Hope that helps some.Lee
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I have had Lion fish before. They are one of the coolest fish I have ever had. I just wanted to add one more side note about how cool they are. When they hunt they actually heard the prey with their side fins. They move very slowly and then poof! The food is gone. Keep your hands far away from them. They can jolt sideways and stab you. Also whenever you are cleaning your tank make sure you know where they are at all times. They hide very well. It may be a good idea to have someone watch the fish while you do your work.
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They list 30 gallons as minimum tank-size for a dwarf lion-fish, and I think even that is a tad small, even with absolutely nothing in the tank besides 1/2" of sand - [I][B]no[/B]</em> rock-work whatsoever.
IMNSHO, of course, but I think your tank is just too small.
They list 30 gallons as minimum tank-size for a dwarf lion-fish, and I think even that is a tad small, even with absolutely nothing in the tank besides 1/2" of sand - [I][B]no[/B]</em> rock-work whatsoever.
IMNSHO, of course, but I think your tank is just too small.
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">I had one in my 30 w/30lbs of lr. He lived with the evil Damsel that I used to cycle the tank. The Domino actually befriended him, till the Lion got hungry, the Black and White Damsel was good at hiding for awhile. One of the heaters stuck on a took the tank to 900F. He didn’t survive that.</span></span>
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WHOLLY CRAP! How many watts is your heater?
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I seriously doubt it was 900 degrees F. Your Thermometer had to have been messed up for it to read that high.
^^^ You're silly. I'm sure he meant 90 deg. F. Freshwater boils at around 212 deg. F, so saltwater would boil at a slightly higher temp, but it wouldn't rise above this until all the water had vaporized (unless it was <u>highly</u> pressurized.) Jeez, don't you remember anything from Thermodynamics?
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Dude, Bryan I don't remember anything that I did today in class. especially math whoa I forget that instantly.
Jeff, I have to admit I am intrigued by your experience... How big was the fish before the heater went out?
Welcome to the ARC forums Tullio! I hope you stop in often.
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Hmm I am guessing that was to me but I have no Idea who that is. Well then.
