Adding a trigger

NewJerseyreef · 10/21/2010, 11:25 AM

i was looking at adding a niger trigger but i had a few questions. ive read that alot of people have had success with other fish but the charts say no.

i currently have 2 tomato clows a bangii cardinal a flame angel 2 turbo snail and a few hermits.

would adding a yellow eye kole tang and a niger trigger to this bunch be bad. i know nigers could pick at the inverts but i wanted to add a watchman goby too.

is this a bad idea?

chimmike · 10/21/2010, 12:22 PM

what size tank?

plan on keeping corals or inverts? Chances are likely the niger trigger will demolish an invert population.
The clowns should be okay. Not sure about the cardinal. I think the angel should be okay too.

Toddrtrex · 10/21/2010, 12:36 PM

If this is for your 75 that you mentioned in another thread, I would suggest skipping the trigger -- any trigger.

NewJerseyreef · 10/21/2010, 01:48 PM

yes it is a 75 and alot of websites and opinions ive heard say a 75 should be ok. i know they grow big but ive had my clows for almost a year and seen maybe 1/2 inch growth.

chimmike · 10/21/2010, 01:57 PM

75g? Don't do it.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...257&pcatid=257

minimum tank size, 70g. I wouldn't even keep a small trigger in a 75g. Not nearly enough swimming room.

Reverend Reefer · 10/21/2010, 02:00 PM

i think no unless u have a well fed large tank and even then, trigger will gobble everything up and beat up the rest.

NewJerseyreef · 10/21/2010, 02:03 PM

ok i just find it weird how alot of people say they are peaceful and pick a little bit at inverts but if fed well will stay away and then here im getting roasted sorry

Stuart60611 · 10/21/2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NewJerseyreef

ok i just find it weird how alot of people say they are peaceful and pick a little bit at inverts but if fed well will stay away and then here im getting roasted sorry

You are not geting "roasted" as you describe. All of the posts here have kindly advised that geting a trigger for your 75 gallon tank is not a good idea. No one has so advised in an aggressive or rude tone. I have owned quite a few different triggers over the years. If you plan on housing a trigger with tankmates, a 75 is really way too small. I have trouble housing most triggers with tankmates in my 6 foot 125.

lordofthereef · 10/21/2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NewJerseyreef

yes it is a 75 and alot of websites and opinions ive heard say a 75 should be ok. i know they grow big but ive had my clows for almost a year and seen maybe 1/2 inch growth.

I won't get into what size fish needs what size tank, but comparing the growth you see in a clown versus the growth you see in a trigger is like comparing the growth of a chihuahua to the growth of a great dane (actually technically worse). They are two different animals with two largely different growth patterns.

lordofthereef · 10/21/2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NewJerseyreef

ok i just find it weird how alot of people say they are peaceful and pick a little bit at inverts but if fed well will stay away and then here im getting roasted sorry

Juvi's are great. THen they grow up and become buttheads. You aren't getting roasted, you are just being told it's a bad idea and keep coming back to say you read something else.

Uncle Salty 05 · 10/21/2010, 03:33 PM

Fish have individual personalties.
One guy might put a Niger trigger in a 75 and get away with it. That doesn't necessarily mean that the next guy that tries it will.
I have seen Niger triggers with calm demeanors and I have seen others that were mean as hell.
When someone describes a fish's temperament it is a rough guidline, not a garauntee.
I would have to go with everyone else though and advise against it.
A Niger trigger is not attractive enough to warrant the possible headaches.

10/21/2010, 11:25 AM	#1
NewJerseyreef Moved On Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 194	Adding a trigger i was looking at adding a niger trigger but i had a few questions. ive read that alot of people have had success with other fish but the charts say no. i currently have 2 tomato clows a bangii cardinal a flame angel 2 turbo snail and a few hermits. would adding a yellow eye kole tang and a niger trigger to this bunch be bad. i know nigers could pick at the inverts but i wanted to add a watchman goby too. is this a bad idea?

10/21/2010, 12:22 PM	#2
chimmike oxygen abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 5,089 Blog Entries: 2	what size tank? plan on keeping corals or inverts? Chances are likely the niger trigger will demolish an invert population. The clowns should be okay. Not sure about the cardinal. I think the angel should be okay too. __________________ -Mike Tankless wonder Geaux Noles!

10/21/2010, 12:36 PM	#3
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	If this is for your 75 that you mentioned in another thread, I would suggest skipping the trigger -- any trigger. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

10/21/2010, 01:57 PM	#5
chimmike oxygen abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 5,089 Blog Entries: 2	75g? Don't do it. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...257&pcatid=257 minimum tank size, 70g. I wouldn't even keep a small trigger in a 75g. Not nearly enough swimming room. __________________ -Mike Tankless wonder Geaux Noles!

10/21/2010, 02:00 PM	#6
Reverend Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 883	i think no unless u have a well fed large tank and even then, trigger will gobble everything up and beat up the rest. __________________ - Rev. Tank: 65G glass 48" long tank; Sump/Fuge: 30G. Lighting: LEDs+single T5 strip. Maintenance: ATO Kalkwasser + 10% weekly WC, daily feedings LPS+Softies dominated.

10/21/2010, 01:48 PM	#4
NewJerseyreef Moved On Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 194	yes it is a 75 and alot of websites and opinions ive heard say a 75 should be ok. i know they grow big but ive had my clows for almost a year and seen maybe 1/2 inch growth.

10/21/2010, 02:03 PM	#7
NewJerseyreef Moved On Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 194	ok i just find it weird how alot of people say they are peaceful and pick a little bit at inverts but if fed well will stay away and then here im getting roasted sorry

10/21/2010, 03:33 PM	#11
Uncle Salty 05 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,799	Fish have individual personalties. One guy might put a Niger trigger in a 75 and get away with it. That doesn't necessarily mean that the next guy that tries it will. I have seen Niger triggers with calm demeanors and I have seen others that were mean as hell. When someone describes a fish's temperament it is a rough guidline, not a garauntee. I would have to go with everyone else though and advise against it. A Niger trigger is not attractive enough to warrant the possible headaches. __________________ In all that I endure, of one thing I am sure. Knowledge and reason, change like the season. A jester's promenade. - Kerry Livgren Current Tank Info: 180 gal reef tank with dual attached refugiums 20 long and 10 gallon. Plus 55 gallon True Percula breeding tank.

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