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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by gburkart, Feb 2, 2014.

  1. Feb 2, 2014 #1
    gburkart

    gburkart Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    so when i set up my 120 gallon tank here shortly,i have some fish that i would like to know if they would be compatable an habitable in my tank.the three i know i'd like are-


    Volitan Lionfish


    Snowflake Eel


    Midnight Arothron Puffer


    are these three compatable? is there another fish i could add? i'd like to have 4-5 fish if possable.thanks.please give me your thoughts and recommendations.
     
  2. Feb 2, 2014 #2
    Fence13 Des Moines

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    don't put the puffer with the lionfish. the puffer will or could harass the lion and even bite off the spines. 1 + 2 or 2 + 3 but not 1 + 2 + 3.
     
  3. Feb 2, 2014 #3
    gburkart

    gburkart Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    ok,got it.what fish will work with the lionfish and snowflake?
     
  4. Feb 2, 2014 #4
    bobsfish

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    Squirrelfish would work. Any of the tangs. Large angels. Dragon wrasse, or any of the large fish-only wrasses.
     
  5. Feb 2, 2014 #5
    bobsfish

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    Also, don't put any triggers with the lionfish...same reason as the puffer
     
  6. Feb 2, 2014 #6
    gburkart

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    ok,so if i had a lionfish and a snowflake,could i put a couple tangs?or a tang and angle?which would you recommend? thanks
     
  7. Feb 3, 2014 #7
    Fence13 Des Moines

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    General recommendations is for something that can not fit in the mouth will not get eaten...........of course there are lions that will try to eat more than they should but a decent large fish should be okay.

    If you get a smaller fish, you can have them "grow out" in another tank and move them to the large tank when they are of better size. Works if you have room.
     

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