The Interesting Mix

[rememberme]

I'll make this brief because everyone hates long posts...

I have a 100 UK gallon tank (that's about 120 US) and want to make is for fish only. I just want some people to go over troubles I might have with my fish-wish-list. Do yo think these guys will generally be ok together? Thanks

http://a1272.g.akamai.net/7/1272/1121/20040331221026/www.liveaquaria.com/images/thumbnails/pw_th_72862.jpg
Dwarf/Zebra Lionfish
(Dendrochirus zebra)


http://a1272.g.akamai.net/7/1272/1121/20040331221026/www.liveaquaria.com/images/thumbnails/pw_th_73499.jpg
Spiny Box Puffer
(Chilomycterus schoepfi)


http://a1272.g.akamai.net/7/1272/1121/20040331221024/www.liveaquaria.com/images/thumbnails/pw_th_75306.jpg
Cowfish Longhorn
(Lactoria cornuta)

[rememberme]

One reply? Just one! Come on guys! Will they be ok together?

[joanadam]

Everything but the cowfish. It is too doscile to put in with the other aggressive fish.

[joanadam]

The cowfish can be easily stressed and release toxins that can kill all inhabitants, including itself. It does not compete for food against more aggressive fish either and often starves.

[rememberme]

Cool cool, do you think an Imperator Angelfish would be ok in place of the cowfish? So I would have the angel, dwarf lion and puffer?

[joanadam]

That would be a better mix. Make sure the Imperator is eating before you purchase it. They have a mixed track record of not eating and eventually starving, possibly by poor capture techniques.