Fuzzy dwarf vs Zebra Dwarf

[noahage]

Hey I am looking into getting a dwarf lionfish for my 32gal biocube. What are some pros and cons to a dwarf zebra lionfish vs a dwarf fuzzy lionfish and what is a more fun and interactive.

 

[lion king]

They are similar in many regards, but I would not recommend either for a 32g. The reason you see and hear about dwarf lions not being that active is because people are always cramming them into tanks too small. An itty bitty dwarf lion could grow out in a 40B(a 3' tank) for a couple of years until reaching about 4.5", then need at least a 4 foot tank.

 

[dimitrinivo]

Although I agree that a 32 might be too small, I think a 40 breeder is a suitable minimum tank size for an adult dwarf lionfish

 

[Zionas]

Another thing to consider is in that small of a tank, they’re big poopers that can really contribute a lot to your bio-load. Plus their need for fresh / live foods to sustain them.

 

[Hugh Mann]

+1 to all of the above.

 

[Zionas]

Not sure if a Fu Manchu would fit into a 32, but heard they’re the hardest among all the Lionfish.

 

[dimitrinivo]

Not sure if a Fu Manchu would fit into a 32, but heard they’re the hardest among all the Lionfish.

A fu manchu would probably be the only dwarf lion to fit into a 32 gallon, the fuzzies, lions, antennata's and mombassas would do better in a 40 or larger. the fu manchu's are the hardest to feed, and look the least like a tradition lionfish, I'm personally not a fan.