Fish-only stock list: who will eat who?

K9 · 03/14/2007, 10:56 AM

The 75g tank I'm planning will be a FOWLR setup. I'm considering some aggressive species for it as well. Here's some of the fish I'd like to have. Now I know I can't have all of these, but a group that would get together well is desired. Please help me formulate a stock list based on my choices below.

-Dwarf Lionfish
-Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish
-Fu Man Chu Lionfish
-Snowflake Eel
-Leopard Wrasse, Scott's Fairy Wrasse, or other medium-sized Wrasse (please make suggestions)
-Pearlscale Butterfly
-Raccoon Butterfly
-Sargassum Fish
-Dwarf Angelfish (species not yet determined)

Obviously, I chose small species of lionfish (max 6 or 7" long), and larger species of other fish (5" or larger) because I wouldn't want the lions snacking on anyone. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Hormigaquatica · 03/14/2007, 11:45 AM

I would skip the fu man chu and the sargassum- they are generally best on their own due to special feeding habits.

The snowflake eel could be a problem with the dwarf lions and/or dwarf angel as it grows. not always the case, but watch that it doesnt eat them.

Raccoon will grow too large for a 75. They are Big butterflies.

Leopard Wrasse have a terrible track record in captivity. The scotts, or other cirrhilabrus, would be a better choice

So.. my thought would be-
Dwarf Lionfish, medium size wrasse, dwarf angel, and Pearlscale B'fly. There are other fish you could add, but thats what I would go with from your list.

K9 · 03/14/2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally posted by Hormigaquatica
So.. my thought would be-
Dwarf Lionfish, medium size wrasse, dwarf angel, and Pearlscale B'fly. There are other fish you could add, but thats what I would go with from your list.

Excellent. Thank you for the suggestions. I like this lineup very much.

One more thing...are there any species of anthias that are small enough for a 75g?

Of course, other recommendations are welcomed. I'm only now doing the carpentry work on the stand for this tank project, so I'm literally months away from having livestock in it.

Hormigaquatica · 03/14/2007, 12:55 PM

Ild be concerned about the lion eating any anthias species small enough to do well in a 75, except for maybe a sunburst/fathead anthias. They arent the active, open-water swimmers we usually thing of anthias being, but it is still a cool little fish.

K9 · 03/14/2007, 12:59 PM

Well, now I think I might just nix the lionfish idea because a wrasse, butterfly, and dwarf angel are frequent swimmers. I'd worry about them bumping into (and getting stung by) a lion, or swimming too close to it's mouth and becoming dinner. I think I'll swap out the lion for a Maroon Clownfish. I've had them in the past in two different tanks, and just love their personality. Thanks again.

dendro982 · 03/15/2007, 08:42 AM

Have a bigger lion (antennata, in 90g) - bumping into is a problem, they don't like the crowd or big bullies.

03/14/2007, 10:56 AM	#1
K9 Go ahead, hop the fence. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,450	Fish-only stock list: who will eat who? The 75g tank I'm planning will be a FOWLR setup. I'm considering some aggressive species for it as well. Here's some of the fish I'd like to have. Now I know I can't have all of these, but a group that would get together well is desired. Please help me formulate a stock list based on my choices below. -Dwarf Lionfish -Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish -Fu Man Chu Lionfish -Snowflake Eel -Leopard Wrasse, Scott's Fairy Wrasse, or other medium-sized Wrasse (please make suggestions) -Pearlscale Butterfly -Raccoon Butterfly -Sargassum Fish -Dwarf Angelfish (species not yet determined) Obviously, I chose small species of lionfish (max 6 or 7" long), and larger species of other fish (5" or larger) because I wouldn't want the lions snacking on anyone. Thanks in advance for any advice. __________________ Planning a big tank comeback for the year 20xx.

03/14/2007, 11:45 AM	#2
Hormigaquatica Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,022	I would skip the fu man chu and the sargassum- they are generally best on their own due to special feeding habits. The snowflake eel could be a problem with the dwarf lions and/or dwarf angel as it grows. not always the case, but watch that it doesnt eat them. Raccoon will grow too large for a 75. They are Big butterflies. Leopard Wrasse have a terrible track record in captivity. The scotts, or other cirrhilabrus, would be a better choice So.. my thought would be- Dwarf Lionfish, medium size wrasse, dwarf angel, and Pearlscale B'fly. There are other fish you could add, but thats what I would go with from your list. __________________ Reaching up and reaching out and reaching for the random, or whatever will bewilder me. Have Some Personal Accountability Current Tank Info: 240g LPS/Softie Reef

03/14/2007, 12:55 PM	#4
Hormigaquatica Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,022	Ild be concerned about the lion eating any anthias species small enough to do well in a 75, except for maybe a sunburst/fathead anthias. They arent the active, open-water swimmers we usually thing of anthias being, but it is still a cool little fish. __________________ Reaching up and reaching out and reaching for the random, or whatever will bewilder me. Have Some Personal Accountability Current Tank Info: 240g LPS/Softie Reef

03/14/2007, 12:59 PM	#5
K9 Go ahead, hop the fence. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,450	Well, now I think I might just nix the lionfish idea because a wrasse, butterfly, and dwarf angel are frequent swimmers. I'd worry about them bumping into (and getting stung by) a lion, or swimming too close to it's mouth and becoming dinner. I think I'll swap out the lion for a Maroon Clownfish. I've had them in the past in two different tanks, and just love their personality. Thanks again. __________________ Planning a big tank comeback for the year 20xx.

03/15/2007, 08:42 AM	#6
dendro982 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,963	Have a bigger lion (antennata, in 90g) - bumping into is a problem, they don't like the crowd or big bullies. __________________ Multiple Tank Syndrome: 15g shallow hi light - Xmas tree rocks, nps, sps, clams 6g shallow dark - sun corals collection 5g - sea apples NC12 - tube anemone 20g L - frogfish 125g - filefishes and lion Current Tank Info: 6 BB tanks: NPS, filter feeders and odd fish. LPS, sps and clams too