House warming party!

Ajphillips · 12/28/2013, 04:58 PM

New tank set up!!!! Finally I'm given the go ahead for my new tank! Question is, 8'2'2 in a L shape ie 4ft on one arm 4ft on other unseperated OR 7,2.5.2 ... Basic tank layout but deeper, I love the L idea but worried that my lion won't have room to spread his wings!

Ajphillips · 12/28/2013, 05:04 PM

Pics will follow but here is my poor lionfish getting robbed at feeding time

http://youtu.be/vw9XCBx_l-Q/

airplanes1016 · 12/29/2013, 07:32 AM

For sure the 7/2.5/2

Ajphillips · 12/29/2013, 01:18 PM

That's what I thought but damn 7ft takes up some serious space! My guys are gonna be lost in there, but that just gives me an excuse for more fish

namxas · 12/30/2013, 11:15 AM

You can keep a volitans easily in a 2' wide setup, so either would be fine, assuming proper 'scaping. The L-shape would be an interesting setup.

We've kept a full grown volitans in a 48" x 24" x 20" 100 gal, and it had plenty of room to turn around and swim. It's the 18" wide tanks that present the space problem for large-bodied lionfishes.

Ajphillips · 12/30/2013, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by namxas

You can keep a volitans easily in a 2' wide setup, so either would be fine, assuming proper 'scaping. The L-shape would be an interesting setup.

We've kept a full grown volitans in a 48" x 24" x 20" 100 gal, and it had plenty of room to turn around and swim. It's the 18" wide tanks that present the space problem for large-bodied lionfishes.

Thanks! That makes my wife happier at least! 7ft is a bit of a beast in my living room but 8ft L shape is more pleasing to her! Did you wTch my vid? What do you think of my volitans?! And yes I should have cleaned the glass first but it was an on the spot thing lol

namxas · 12/31/2013, 11:34 AM

Pretty fish, but are your sure it's a "vollie"? I'm seeing a sparse body banding pattern and no spots on its median fins. Does it have the typical volitans markings beneath its chin, or is it plain white?

To be honest, I'd start target-feeding the lionfish. IME, when other fishes dive in to rob them, they often get popped either accidentally, or when the lionfish has "had enuff" abuse. Also, I'd feed it smaller food items, as they digest more easily, which is important for fishes with slow metabolisms.

You'll also want to keep an eye on the toby, as it may become a problem nipper, or the lion may decide to try and swallow it someday.

HTH

Ajphillips · 12/31/2013, 12:48 PM

Yeah he's a volli he has the markings, he is still a juve so he is getting darker by the week I just don't have camera skills, I'll try an get a new vid that's a bit clearer! He never normally has a problem getting first serving which is why I thought it funny he decided to stalk food in this vid, he normally jumps on it!

Do you mean the puffer?

namxas · 01/02/2014, 09:38 AM

Yes, I meant the puffer. Canthagaster sp. are often referred to as tobies.

Ajphillips · 01/02/2014, 03:51 PM

Ah ok did not know that! An yeah I have to keep him well fed but the puffer is to fast for him at the mo an seems to be good friends with the foxface which keeps the lion away!

12/28/2013, 04:58 PM	#1
Ajphillips Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 95	House warming party! New tank set up!!!! Finally I'm given the go ahead for my new tank! Question is, 8'2'2 in a L shape ie 4ft on one arm 4ft on other unseperated OR 7,2.5.2 ... Basic tank layout but deeper, I love the L idea but worried that my lion won't have room to spread his wings!

12/30/2013, 11:15 AM	#5
namxas Things With Stings R Us! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 5,087	You can keep a volitans easily in a 2' wide setup, so either would be fine, assuming proper 'scaping. The L-shape would be an interesting setup. We've kept a full grown volitans in a 48" x 24" x 20" 100 gal, and it had plenty of room to turn around and swim. It's the 18" wide tanks that present the space problem for large-bodied lionfishes. __________________ Greg Current Tank Info: too many to describe, but i think the count is up to "lucky 13"!

12/31/2013, 11:34 AM	#7
namxas Things With Stings R Us! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 5,087	Pretty fish, but are your sure it's a "vollie"? I'm seeing a sparse body banding pattern and no spots on its median fins. Does it have the typical volitans markings beneath its chin, or is it plain white? To be honest, I'd start target-feeding the lionfish. IME, when other fishes dive in to rob them, they often get popped either accidentally, or when the lionfish has "had enuff" abuse. Also, I'd feed it smaller food items, as they digest more easily, which is important for fishes with slow metabolisms. You'll also want to keep an eye on the toby, as it may become a problem nipper, or the lion may decide to try and swallow it someday. HTH __________________ Greg Current Tank Info: too many to describe, but i think the count is up to "lucky 13"!

01/02/2014, 09:38 AM	#9
namxas Things With Stings R Us! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 5,087	Yes, I meant the puffer. Canthagaster sp. are often referred to as tobies. __________________ Greg Current Tank Info: too many to describe, but i think the count is up to "lucky 13"!

12/28/2013, 05:04 PM	#2
Ajphillips Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 95	Pics will follow but here is my poor lionfish getting robbed at feeding time http://youtu.be/vw9XCBx_l-Q/

12/29/2013, 07:32 AM	#3
airplanes1016 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 197	For sure the 7/2.5/2

12/29/2013, 01:18 PM	#4
Ajphillips Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 95	That's what I thought but damn 7ft takes up some serious space! My guys are gonna be lost in there, but that just gives me an excuse for more fish

12/31/2013, 12:48 PM	#8
Ajphillips Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 95	Yeah he's a volli he has the markings, he is still a juve so he is getting darker by the week I just don't have camera skills, I'll try an get a new vid that's a bit clearer! He never normally has a problem getting first serving which is why I thought it funny he decided to stalk food in this vid, he normally jumps on it! Do you mean the puffer?

01/02/2014, 03:51 PM	#10
Ajphillips Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 95	Ah ok did not know that! An yeah I have to keep him well fed but the puffer is to fast for him at the mo an seems to be good friends with the foxface which keeps the lion away!