(Warning, I am extremely biased for lionfish and against triggers)
Instead of damsels, get reef chromis. They will be better for what you're trying to accomplish.
I wouldn't get a Volitan Lion unless you have a wide tank. They have a huge wing span, up to 20" on both sides of them. Here's a picture to give you an idea of their wing span:
http://www.duiops.net/seresvivos/galeria/peces/Red%20Volitans%20Lionfish,%20Indo-Pacific.jpg
They're a few species of lionfish that do not get as big as the Volitans, like Clearfin and Spotfin Lionfish, which in my opinion, are more beautiful.
Also, a Lionfish is a very slow moving peaceful fish. And tank mates should be stocked accordingly.
Have you also considered that you will NEVER be able to put your hand in the tank? Triggers bite and Lionfish sting.
If I had to stock your 125gallon, I would pick a Clearfin or Spotfin lionfish, a zebra fuzzy dwarf lionfish, a zebra moray eel. Then whatever you wanted for cleanup crew. Starfish, snails, crabs, etc. You could even add a tube anemone or a bulb tip.
You might also want to keep in mind that it's near impossible to house a Lionfish in a reef tank because of the massive waste load they produce. Filtration has to be very, very efficient in removing nitrates and decomposing matter.
And whatever you do, never feed your Lion goldfish. A guy at a local fish store told me had one for years, feeding it goldfish. Then one day it just died while feeding. He concluded that it died from, brace yourself for this one..., from choking on a goldfish. His Lion died of an moronic owner who feed it food that rotted his kidneys out.
Anyway, good luck on whatever you decide! And don't forget to post pictures!
Instead of damsels, get reef chromis. They will be better for what you're trying to accomplish.
I wouldn't get a Volitan Lion unless you have a wide tank. They have a huge wing span, up to 20" on both sides of them. Here's a picture to give you an idea of their wing span:
http://www.duiops.net/seresvivos/galeria/peces/Red%20Volitans%20Lionfish,%20Indo-Pacific.jpg
They're a few species of lionfish that do not get as big as the Volitans, like Clearfin and Spotfin Lionfish, which in my opinion, are more beautiful.
Also, a Lionfish is a very slow moving peaceful fish. And tank mates should be stocked accordingly.
Have you also considered that you will NEVER be able to put your hand in the tank? Triggers bite and Lionfish sting.
If I had to stock your 125gallon, I would pick a Clearfin or Spotfin lionfish, a zebra fuzzy dwarf lionfish, a zebra moray eel. Then whatever you wanted for cleanup crew. Starfish, snails, crabs, etc. You could even add a tube anemone or a bulb tip.
You might also want to keep in mind that it's near impossible to house a Lionfish in a reef tank because of the massive waste load they produce. Filtration has to be very, very efficient in removing nitrates and decomposing matter.
And whatever you do, never feed your Lion goldfish. A guy at a local fish store told me had one for years, feeding it goldfish. Then one day it just died while feeding. He concluded that it died from, brace yourself for this one..., from choking on a goldfish. His Lion died of an moronic owner who feed it food that rotted his kidneys out.
Anyway, good luck on whatever you decide! And don't forget to post pictures!
