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07-11-2008, 01:39 PM
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| | Plankton
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 |  Fu Man Chu Lion.
Well I am preparing my tank build list and want something with a splash of coolness.
So I cannot find any good references so I am wondering if anyone here has experiences with these fish. I was wondering if I could put him in with a pair of black and white clowns? If he only gets to 4 inches (I have found conflicting information that they get to a max of 4 inches to a max of 6 inches depending on the source) i would think the clowns at 3+ inches would be safe. Also, if I kept him well feed he should be more docile.
Any thouhgts from the more experienced people?
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07-11-2008, 01:45 PM
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| | Ocellaris Clown
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From my knowledge of lions they grow to max size very fast, even dwarf lions as the Fumanchu any fish/invert in the tank that can fit in their mouth, they'll make it fit I wouldn't trust one with clowns, they are a cool looking fish though
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07-11-2008, 01:49 PM
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| | Spaghetti Worm
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Originally Posted by Iraf  From my knowledge of lions they grow to max size very fast, even dwarf lions as the Fumanchu any fish/invert in the tank that can fit in their mouth, they'll make it fit I wouldn't trust one with clowns, they are a cool looking fish though | +1
Yes they do grow very fast. i know the Volitans can reach max size within 1 year. Their mouths are decieving, they open quite a bit bigger than it looks like it would. Im not sure i would trust him with your clowns. | |
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07-11-2008, 02:01 PM
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| | Ocellaris Clown
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yeah but Volitans can get like 12+ inches I think, their not a dwarf, still same theory applies most all lions share the same aggression and appetite | |
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07-11-2008, 02:03 PM
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| | Plankton
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Cool thanks. | |
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07-11-2008, 02:20 PM
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| | Spaghetti Worm
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Originally Posted by Iraf yeah but Volitans can get like 12+ inches I think, their not a dwarf, still same theory applies most all lions share the same aggression and appetite | Yes, mine is about 12" now. Was just an example of how quickly they grow. | |
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07-11-2008, 03:29 PM
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| | Scooter Blennie
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remember they dirty the water.you did'nt say how big your tank is
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07-15-2008, 03:17 PM
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| | Plankton
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30 Gallons. | |
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07-15-2008, 03:33 PM
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| | Ocellaris Clown
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30g with good filtration would have to be a species only tank and within a year he'd need a bigger tank, I think that is the minimal size recommended for a fu man chu | |
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07-15-2008, 03:45 PM
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| | Giant Squid
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They have big mouths for their size, similar to Grouper and should not be trusted around smaller fish such as Percula Clowns. _________ 125gal.w/Mag9.5 return(dual megaflow)>Mag7 pump Aqua Cev180skimmer.Wave2k Hamilton Reefstar(2)250watthqi(mh)pend.a Yellow, Naso Tang Red Lip Blenny Percula Clown Demoiselles Niger Trigger F. Wrasses Ceriantharia Orn.Shrimp and Stars Hermits Queen Conch asst. snails> Stars Zoos shrooms Montipora Brains Gorgonians Favia Turbinaria(large+small polyp) Acropora Xenia Tridacna (CroceaMaximaSquamosa) Leathers <35+75gal.reef tank as well> 
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