Dwarf Lionfish question

[Ro Bow]

Theres a small max size 5 inch dwarf lionfish at petco i might add in a 30 gallon tank. Would it fit, and what are the best tankmates. Some people have clownfish and they are fine with them. What fish would be best?

 

[Poof No Eyebrows]

I would say at least double that size. But they don't really swim all that much either.

 

[GK3]

Theres a small max size 5 inch dwarf lionfish at petco i might add in a 30 gallon tank. Would it fit, and what are the best tankmates. Some people have clownfish and they are fine with them. What fish would be best?

Two times the lion fish mouth. Baby clowns will be toast. Larger clowns will be a little risky but probably ok. Also - totally support getting fish out of petco because most take terrible care of the saltwater tanks. Just make sure you quarantine first.

 

[Ro Bow]

how big is a dwarf zebra lionfishes mouth?

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Ya you can put him in a 30g. 50g+ would be better. Your gonna want your tank mate to be 3" at least unless its already eating frozen.
D

 

[Ro Bow]

so bicolor blenny would be ok

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Eh. No. Lol.
Those are docile fish i think. Ur getting a predator. Damsel maybe...
D

 

[Poof No Eyebrows]

Why not a large chromis?
A PJ Cardinal would probably be fine too. I kept 3 with my lionfish before I sent him too a bigger home.

 

[Ro Bow]

which chromis

 

[Ro Bow]

and which damsels, any 3 inches or bigger????

 

[Poof No Eyebrows]

and which damsels, any 3 inches or bigger????

With damsels it's not about the size but their attitude. They can be fairly aggressive, especially in a small tank.

 

[Ro Bow]

so any aggresive damsel with a dwarf lionfish

 

[Ro Bow]

what if the aggresive damsels attack other aggresive damsels

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

You will.only have 3 or maybe 4 fish max...
D

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

After your fish are acclimated and established and eating you can try and add a small rainfords goby or something.
D

 

[Ro Bow]

would maroon clownfish be ok

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Yes and a stunning fish imo.
D

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

I like cinnamon clowns too

 

[Ro Bow]

you sure the lionfish wouldnt eat the gobies?

 

[Ro Bow]

thanks btw