jpalmer
08-27-2005, 06:51 PM
Hello everyone.......it's been a LONG time!!
I finally got rid of the killer disease and have been restocking the tank for about the past 2 months!!
I purchased the last fish addition friday and had a few questions for everyone or anyone who might be able to help!!
The new girl (fish of course) in town is a small Dwarf (Zebra) lionfish and I was curious as to feeding her?? The reason I'm a little worried is because I already have a much bigger Red Volitans Lionfish who is an absolute PIG when it comes to feeding....Any recommendations on how to feed them both, and I feed ghost shrimp (guppies occationally).
The lfs owner told me that they would get along fine, which they have so far, and that feeding would be simple......"just feed the big one on one side and the new girl on the other....they'll both get their share!"
I can't remember how the Volitan acted when I got him because now I cant walk up to the tank without his pouting eyes looking at me saying "feed me daddy" :roll: .....but anyway,
the dwarf is acting very shy and just sits on the side of the wall next to the power head. Is this behavior normal for a dwarf lionfish whos just been introduced less than 24 hrs ago? I know that they are much less active than my Red Volitans, but will she liven up when food is introduced?
Last question (for now....), How long should I wait until feeding them, keeping in mind that If "she" doesnt act somewhat fast, the Volitans will swallow 15-20 guppies???
I finally got rid of the killer disease and have been restocking the tank for about the past 2 months!!
I purchased the last fish addition friday and had a few questions for everyone or anyone who might be able to help!!
The new girl (fish of course) in town is a small Dwarf (Zebra) lionfish and I was curious as to feeding her?? The reason I'm a little worried is because I already have a much bigger Red Volitans Lionfish who is an absolute PIG when it comes to feeding....Any recommendations on how to feed them both, and I feed ghost shrimp (guppies occationally).
The lfs owner told me that they would get along fine, which they have so far, and that feeding would be simple......"just feed the big one on one side and the new girl on the other....they'll both get their share!"
I can't remember how the Volitan acted when I got him because now I cant walk up to the tank without his pouting eyes looking at me saying "feed me daddy" :roll: .....but anyway,
the dwarf is acting very shy and just sits on the side of the wall next to the power head. Is this behavior normal for a dwarf lionfish whos just been introduced less than 24 hrs ago? I know that they are much less active than my Red Volitans, but will she liven up when food is introduced?
Last question (for now....), How long should I wait until feeding them, keeping in mind that If "she" doesnt act somewhat fast, the Volitans will swallow 15-20 guppies???