I did not see the lion eat, but he is in very healthy condition. My lfs was having an "out of bag" special, meaning you buy them before they are removed from the shipping bags and you save a ton of money. I know it is a risky thing to do, but I am confident in myself and willing to live with my decisions. lol I have another lion fish as well as a scorpion fish in the same tank and I have NO PROBLEMS feeding the both of them. I think he is just being stubborn. I am trying different methods and will get him to eat eventually. I think he is still really shy and skiddish. I may end up trying the fishing line idea, i just don't want him to end up hurt. I don't think it is at all his instinct, seeing as he won't even make an attempt at live food. As for feeding peppermint shrimp, Who has the money to do that honestly? Thank you for all the advice and I will try and keep you posted on whether or not he begins to eat.