Fluffy again :) - Page 3

Annie742 · 06-10-2006, 06:01 PM

Boomer thanks for the info.

Why not use a net?? It don't seem to bother him, am I wrong doing this? Can this hurt him? I don't want to hurt my fish!!
If so should I just use the gloves? I have read in some forums that they can sting through the gloves.

He don't come after me, he just swims up to my hands because he thinks i'm gonna feed him LOL.

I use to try and keep him away with a big plastic spoon. Just kinda pushed him out of my way, but I couldn't keep an eye on him all the time. So that didn't really work.

Woodstock, I think you would really like the lions! I love mine, he is so cool.
But like Boomer says they don't come after you to sting you, most of the time the person is at fault for not keeping an eye on the fish. I'm very careful with Fluffy, but I wouldn't trade him for the world

The tank is right beside my computer and he is almost always looking at me through the glass LOL. Him and my clownfish

Cougra · 06-10-2006, 06:42 PM

When you use a net with a fish with long spines, it's very easy to break or damage the spines/fins. They can easily get entangled in the net and it would be very difficult to remove the net without being able to touch it.

The gloves are a good idea to have. Also, have you considered getting a partition for the tank? That way you could work on one side while the fish is on the other side. Once you are ready to clean the part where the fish is, simply remove the partition, gently usher the fish to the other side of the tank and replace the partition until you are done cleaning. This way you minimize the stress on the fish and stay relatively safe while cleaning. You just need to keep an eye out for the fish while you are cleaning near the partition if the spines can fit through.

Cartman89 · 06-10-2006, 07:09 PM

Annie, my lion has got to be my favorite fish too.

Boomer · 06-10-2006, 11:00 PM

Annie

Like Michelle said

Boomer · 06-11-2006, 02:33 AM

In case this was missed on the other thread on Lion's

The Lion Fish Info Sheet
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...ture/index.php

Craig Manoukian · 06-11-2006, 11:09 AM

This is my favorite dwarf lion fish!

Dendrochirus brachypterus
Common name: Dwarf fuzzy lionfish
Maximum size: 7-8 inches, minimum tank size: 30 gallons

Great article Boom!

Boomer · 06-11-2006, 11:37 AM

That is funny looking lion Craig

. You can not use our ReefKeeping Magazine imgaes. There is a code in the image that always prints what you see when you try to post it elsewhere. You would need to save it.

Woodstock · 06-11-2006, 11:39 AM

...I edited the link to remove the 'wanna be picture'...

06-10-2006, 06:01 PM	#31 (permalink)
Annie742 Star Polyps Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 174 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fluffy again :) Boomer thanks for the info. Why not use a net?? It don't seem to bother him, am I wrong doing this? Can this hurt him? I don't want to hurt my fish!! If so should I just use the gloves? I have read in some forums that they can sting through the gloves. He don't come after me, he just swims up to my hands because he thinks i'm gonna feed him LOL. I use to try and keep him away with a big plastic spoon. Just kinda pushed him out of my way, but I couldn't keep an eye on him all the time. So that didn't really work. Woodstock, I think you would really like the lions! I love mine, he is so cool. But like Boomer says they don't come after you to sting you, most of the time the person is at fault for not keeping an eye on the fish. I'm very careful with Fluffy, but I wouldn't trade him for the world The tank is right beside my computer and he is almost always looking at me through the glass LOL. Him and my clownfish

06-10-2006, 06:42 PM	#32 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fluffy again :) When you use a net with a fish with long spines, it's very easy to break or damage the spines/fins. They can easily get entangled in the net and it would be very difficult to remove the net without being able to touch it. The gloves are a good idea to have. Also, have you considered getting a partition for the tank? That way you could work on one side while the fish is on the other side. Once you are ready to clean the part where the fish is, simply remove the partition, gently usher the fish to the other side of the tank and replace the partition until you are done cleaning. This way you minimize the stress on the fish and stay relatively safe while cleaning. You just need to keep an eye out for the fish while you are cleaning near the partition if the spines can fit through. __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

06-10-2006, 07:09 PM	#33 (permalink)
Cartman89 Neon dottyback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Branson, MO Posts: 659 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fluffy again :) Annie, my lion has got to be my favorite fish too.

06-10-2006, 11:00 PM	#34 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,204 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fluffy again :) Annie Like Michelle said __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

06-11-2006, 02:33 AM	#35 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,204 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fluffy again :) In case this was missed on the other thread on Lion's The Lion Fish Info Sheet http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...ture/index.php __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

06-11-2006, 11:09 AM	#36 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Fluffy again :) This is my favorite dwarf lion fish! Dendrochirus brachypterus Common name: Dwarf fuzzy lionfish Maximum size: 7-8 inches, minimum tank size: 30 gallons Great article Boom! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

06-11-2006, 11:37 AM	#37 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,204 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fluffy again :) That is funny looking lion Craig . You can not use our ReefKeeping Magazine imgaes. There is a code in the image that always prints what you see when you try to post it elsewhere. You would need to save it. __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

06-11-2006, 11:39 AM	#38 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,665 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Fluffy again :) ...I edited the link to remove the 'wanna be picture'... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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