Predator tank idea's , pros and cons

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  1. chelseagrin

    chelseagrin Fire Goby

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    great looking predator tank! once you a
    dd some awesome fish its gonna look fantastic!
     
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  2. Vinnyboombatz

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    The Tessellated Moray Eel will grow extremely fast and it will not be fun to try to remove it once it has been introduced.Also they are downright nasty in a small aquarium so sticking your hand in the tank will be a dangerous affair.I know Eeels are fascinating but everyone I know that has tried one ends up with a huge headache and wishes they would have never added it.I have been biten by one of these and let me tell you it is not a pleasent experience. IMO if you are deadset on trying one I would pick a Snowflake or Chainlink.Tank looks great!
     
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  3. chelseagrin

    chelseagrin Fire Goby

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    snowflake or chainlink are your best bet, i have had both without any problems.
     
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  4. Greg@LionfishLair

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    IME, SFE's get aggressive once they hit 18" - 20" or so...I've lost tankmates, and was bitten twice, once, the eel had to come out of the tank to bite me (I was working on the lighting above the tank).

    I'd recommend a medium-bodied lionfish species over a volitans as it looks like you have an 18" wide tank.
     
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  5. lillys Grandad

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    Nice !! Can hardly wait for the adds !! : )
     
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    Renee@LionfishLair, Jul 12, 2012
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  7. Five28

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    Personally, I'm getting into the predator fish tank also.

    Shadyzee, I have no clue if this is right or not, but I would say as long as the fish aren't very aggressive, are well feed, and have a plenty of space, I would say you would be fine.
     
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