Clownfish are cheap here. The lion fish is over 100 dollars. Yes, I know my dad will not keep him in a little tank. He's had saltwater fish before. He's studied Marine Biology in college for a year and he worked at an aquarium for a short time(2 months). I agree with you moosmom. That's what my dad told me. He told me today I have to help him take care of the tank! I was so pissed and I still am. I barley know what PH IS! URGH. I'm not helping him with the water. Maybe feeding the fish but thats it! He's so annoying with this. I don't want the tank, but he insists I said this when I never did. Maybe I'll just ask him to get the lionfish alone without the other fish. Or maybe two lionfish? Whatever. I'm hoping that's all he'll get.