Posted: 10/6/2012 9:41:55 AM EDT
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Hey I am considering taking over a tank of my sisters who recently got married and no longer wants the tank. It is a 25 gal tank. There is only one clownfish in the tank.
Anyway, my question is: How would a dwarf lionfish get along in a 25 gallon tank, and could I keep the clown fish. I would also like to throw in a urchin and possibly a pretty live plant ( I know nothing about urchins or sea plants ) Would the lionfish eat some small crabs or a shrimp? Would I be safe to clean the tank by wearing a large rubber glove? Basically, I really would like a dwarf lionfish and possibly some live rock. But I do not want to be stuck to only having one fish. Suggestions/advice would be great! Also, I do not want maintenance / tank work to be over the top. Thanks! |
| First your tank is too small for a dwarf lionfish. even if it wasnt it wouldnt be compatible with the clownfish or the invertebrates, a urchin is fine. I dont use gloves at all when I clean my tanks. Do some research on reef central or similar forums about tank maintenance . Learn about the nitrogen cycle and other basic perimeters its easy for a noob to crash a tank. |
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Hey I am considering taking over a tank of my sisters who recently got married and no longer wants the tank. It is a 25 gal tank. There is only one clownfish in the tank. Anyway, my question is: How would a dwarf lionfish get along in a 25 gallon tank, and could I keep the clown fish. I would also like to throw in a urchin and possibly a pretty live plant ( I know nothing about urchins or sea plants ) Would the lionfish eat some small crabs or a shrimp? Would I be safe to clean the tank by wearing a large rubber glove? Basically, I really would like a dwarf lionfish and possibly some live rock. But I do not want to be stuck to only having one fish. Suggestions/advice would be great! Also, I do not want maintenance / tank work to be over the top. Thanks! Go over to reefcentral and read as much as you can. It is the arfcom of the marine world. 25 gallon marine tanks (called "nanos" on the forums) are tricky to take care of due to the fact that conditions can shift rapidly due to the small water volume. If this is your first tank, I would chuck the 25 (or use it for a sump) and get a 55-75 gallon tank for a good starter. A good forum like reefcentral will fill you in on what you need next. |