dpmac10
11-07-2003, 12:17 PM
hey whats up i was wanting to get one of this and i don't no much about it i've looked it up and havent really answered the Q's i have. can they be put in with corals, sponges, anemies, stuff like that or not a good idea. what about crabs and stuff like that i have blue legged hermit crabs are they all right. if u guys could just give me some good info on them off the top of ;your head it would be great thanks david
VoodooChild
11-07-2003, 1:46 PM
Try searching under Dendrochirus zebra , that may help you. There's a few dwarf lions out there. Anyways, a 30 gallon (probably even a 20) would do for these guys. They perch somewhat, so I guess I'd be cautious with any corals that are easily irritated, though I probably would still give it a go. Anything benthic or sedentary should be fine. The crabs will probably be eaten however. Make sure that you give him a cave, and try dimming the lighting to get him out more. I'd probably just do a live rock setup with mushrooms at the most for corals and then run an actinic bulb. The darker setting will get him out more and give you a cool moonscape kinda feel. Just my thoughts though. Feed him meatier things, shrimp, silversides, etc. You may have to use a pair of tongs to feed him, so as to stimulate his appetite. You probably already know this, but remember that they are venemous. Very cool fish though. If for someone the three fish in my tank died (does anyone else do this sadistic future planning?), he'd probably be the next in my tank.