Flying Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish (1 Viewer)

[tmf171]

Just thought I'd share this bit of information with anyone who cares. Lost my fuzzy dwarf lionfish the other day. At some point while I wasn't paying attention to my tank, it decided to jump over the back of the tank, and by the time I found "fozzie", it was way too late... Pretty bummed about it. The lionfish was actually living in harmony with 2 peppermint shrimp, blood red fire shrimp, coral banded shrimp, reef lobster, and a few damsels that it could have easily eaten. Now I'm afraid to get another one because I'm afraid it would turn those shrimp/fish into meal time. Didn't know lionfish jumped, but now that just means I have to complete the canopy sooner rather than later (before I lose something else). Figured one of the wrasse would be the first to jump. Training it to eat frozen silversides was pretty easy, but enjoyed following ghost shrimp around the tank far better.Does anyone else have experience with fuzzy dwarf lionfish? Is it worth trying another one or will it make cocktail out of the smaller shrimp?Tom

 

[BigRick]

Every fish is different. But it's a slim chance. You got lucky this first time. Doesn't mean you can't get lucky again.

 

[ometh]

As ButTock said, you lucked out but it could also be because you stayed on top of feeding the lil dude. The same could be said about some eels. Feed it well and they'll leave its neighbors alone sometimes.

 

[padanky]

That sucks, I had a 6" Blue throat trigger jump before I completed my canopy a couple years ago.