Dwarf Lion Tank mates

BlueWater · 07-03-2002, 10:35 PM

Well, I ditched the Reef Idea and got a Dwarf Lion. He's about 1 1/2 inches in my 15 gallon tank. There is a 1 inch Green Spotted puffer fish in there right now. They seem to not mind each other.

What other tank mates can I put in? I want to put in like 1 or 2 more fish at the most. BUt right now just seems there's alot of wastd space.

Mikeman · 07-04-2002, 01:30 AM

both those fish will get to big for that tank, get a 55g plus for them, then you could add an eel or something

the_blue_tuna · 07-04-2002, 07:37 PM

I would recommend not putting anything else in the tank. The guys you have tend to be messy eaters and that (excess food ) combined with the relatively small amount of water can and will lead to big changes in water chemistry very rapidly.Also , as Mike said , these guys will be needing a new home soon.

BlueWater · 07-05-2002, 03:49 AM

Thanks 4 the info. I had a BTA + maroon clown, Fairy Basslet, + Cardinal Bangii The Puffer + a scooter blenny originally. (with cleanup crew) but got rid of them because of the reef maintenance. The nitrates/trites ammonia were always 0. Tank is about a year old now.

My puffer fish hasn't grown in the 8 months I've had him. The only one that grew a little was the Maroon.

I'll put them in a tank once they get bigger. I figured since I had 5 fish in there plus anenome, I thought I could put in a 3rd fish now.

Sylock · 01-13-2003, 03:43 PM

You had to much of a bioload in the 15 gallon when it was a 'reef' tank. A reef tank is lower maint then a fish only once you have it going. The fish that you had in your 15 gallon reef should have been in a 55-75 gallon reef.

tendar · 01-13-2003, 04:10 PM

Isnt the Green spot puffer a Brackish fish. They dont get very big and depending on the dwarf lion you got It will max out at around 5". I do agree in not putting in any more fish but with like a 40 gall tank would be good for these fish and probably add another smaller fish or 2 but you would have to make sure they are close to the size of the lion and there is a decent chance he will eat them.

BlueWater · 01-15-2003, 02:00 AM

Well, the guys are now adjusted to their new 30 gallon tank... my tanks keep getting bigger and bigger by the year. Well, at least I have some time to think about what hardware setup I should do when I get my 60 next year.

So my current setup has 1 Green Chromis (other one died)

1 Porky Puff
1 Scooter Blenny
1 Fuzzy
1 Greenspot.

Here's some pics...

http://xtreme-x.com/aquatics/saltwat...on_chill_1.jpg

http://xtreme-x.com/aquatics/saltwat...786_puff_1.jpg

Sylock · 01-15-2003, 01:16 PM

Tagging for later, I love the pic of the lion

07-03-2002, 10:35 PM	#1
BlueWater Citizen Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Manhattan Beach, California Posts: 129	Dwarf Lion Tank mates Well, I ditched the Reef Idea and got a Dwarf Lion. He's about 1 1/2 inches in my 15 gallon tank. There is a 1 inch Green Spotted puffer fish in there right now. They seem to not mind each other. What other tank mates can I put in? I want to put in like 1 or 2 more fish at the most. BUt right now just seems there's alot of wastd space.

07-04-2002, 07:37 PM	#3
the_blue_tuna Governor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: colorado Posts: 1,207	I would recommend not putting anything else in the tank. The guys you have tend to be messy eaters and that (excess food ) combined with the relatively small amount of water can and will lead to big changes in water chemistry very rapidly.Also , as Mike said , these guys will be needing a new home soon. __________________ In this hobby patience is not a virtue,,,,,its mandatory. Jim's Marine Links

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07-04-2002, 01:30 AM	#2
Mikeman Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Watertown,SD,USA Posts: 1,502	both those fish will get to big for that tank, get a 55g plus for them, then you could add an eel or something

07-05-2002, 03:49 AM	#4
BlueWater Citizen Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Manhattan Beach, California Posts: 129	Thanks 4 the info. I had a BTA + maroon clown, Fairy Basslet, + Cardinal Bangii The Puffer + a scooter blenny originally. (with cleanup crew) but got rid of them because of the reef maintenance. The nitrates/trites ammonia were always 0. Tank is about a year old now. My puffer fish hasn't grown in the 8 months I've had him. The only one that grew a little was the Maroon. I'll put them in a tank once they get bigger. I figured since I had 5 fish in there plus anenome, I thought I could put in a 3rd fish now.

01-13-2003, 03:43 PM	#5
Sylock Just Moved In Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 19	You had to much of a bioload in the 15 gallon when it was a 'reef' tank. A reef tank is lower maint then a fish only once you have it going. The fish that you had in your 15 gallon reef should have been in a 55-75 gallon reef.

01-13-2003, 04:10 PM	#6
tendar Governor Join Date: May 2000 Location: tempe,AZ Posts: 1,114	Isnt the Green spot puffer a Brackish fish. They dont get very big and depending on the dwarf lion you got It will max out at around 5". I do agree in not putting in any more fish but with like a 40 gall tank would be good for these fish and probably add another smaller fish or 2 but you would have to make sure they are close to the size of the lion and there is a decent chance he will eat them.

01-15-2003, 02:00 AM	#7
BlueWater Citizen Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Manhattan Beach, California Posts: 129	Well, the guys are now adjusted to their new 30 gallon tank... my tanks keep getting bigger and bigger by the year. Well, at least I have some time to think about what hardware setup I should do when I get my 60 next year. So my current setup has 1 Green Chromis (other one died) 1 Porky Puff 1 Scooter Blenny 1 Fuzzy 1 Greenspot. Here's some pics... http://xtreme-x.com/aquatics/saltwat...on_chill_1.jpg http://xtreme-x.com/aquatics/saltwat...786_puff_1.jpg

01-15-2003, 01:16 PM	#8
Sylock Just Moved In Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 19	Tagging for later, I love the pic of the lion

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