Triggers

that guy · 09/26/2012, 09:32 AM

Hi everyone. I currently have a 38g aquarium and I love triggers. I know they need large aquariums but I was wondering if anyone knew of a variety that stayed very small.
also does nyone know any tangs that would work. Once again I know it's a long shot. Thanks for any help.

happyjack · 09/26/2012, 10:11 AM

I'd get a titan trigger and a clown tang

Wolverine · 09/26/2012, 10:25 AM

The more serious answer is that there's really no trigger or tang that will fit in that tank.

The Mike · 09/26/2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by happyjack

I'd get a titan trigger and a clown tang

I can't see either working in a 38g unless its a QT/grow out tank for juvies. Dont both those fish get well over a foot long?

Wolverine · 09/26/2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by The Mike

I can't see either working in a 38g unless its a QT/grow out tank for juvies. Dont both those fish get well over a foot long?

Yes, that post was a joke (probably should have had a smiley to make that clear).

MrTuskfish · 09/26/2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine

The more serious answer is that there's really no trigger or tang that will fit in that tank.

Sure. You have a small tank. Look for small fish you like and that will thrive, not just survive, in your tank. You and the fish will be happier. Any trigger, and most other larger fish, will become much more aggressive in a small tank. Don't be fooled by those cute little Humas and Niger triggers at every LFS; they are real, live triggers and triggers are aggressive fish.

happyjack · 09/26/2012, 12:02 PM

OK i was being sarcastic.You still could keep the fish I mentioned so long as they are babies and you put them in larger tanks when needed

MrTuskfish · 09/26/2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by happyjack

OK i was being sarcastic.You still could keep the fish I mentioned so long as they are babies and you put them in larger tanks when needed

Why in the world would anyone want to do that? It just goes against the grain of everything I love about our hobby; creating a small, long lasting reef environment. Why not just buy a reef video?

I hope your kidding again; people don't know when I am either.

bigred16 · 09/26/2012, 02:21 PM

You can keep a small Undulate Trigger for a period of time, they are very slow growers, probably one of the best looking triggers, also the meanest, so he would be the only fish in there. They also like to be in and around rock work.

humaguy · 09/27/2012, 07:54 AM

I would not recommend keeping even the tiniest of triggers in a tank this small...

Wolverine · 09/27/2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by humaguy

I would not recommend keeping even the tiniest of triggers in a tank this small...

I wouldn't either.

SDguy · 09/27/2012, 08:36 AM

Filefish have the same general shape, and undulating dorsal and anal fins as triggers. And some stay quite small. How about one of those?

rachenbrazil · 09/27/2012, 10:03 AM

fantail filefish would be better choice

SDguy · 09/28/2012, 08:39 AM

For example:
http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden...+3&ddid=166325

09/26/2012, 09:32 AM	#1
that guy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 174	Triggers Hi everyone. I currently have a 38g aquarium and I love triggers. I know they need large aquariums but I was wondering if anyone knew of a variety that stayed very small. also does nyone know any tangs that would work. Once again I know it's a long shot. Thanks for any help. Last edited by that guy; 09/26/2012 at 09:45 AM.

09/26/2012, 10:25 AM	#3
Wolverine RC Mod Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 17,732	The more serious answer is that there's really no trigger or tang that will fit in that tank. __________________ Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. -Douglas Adams Current Tank Info: 14g, 29g nano reefs

09/27/2012, 08:36 AM	#12
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Filefish have the same general shape, and undulating dorsal and anal fins as triggers. And some stay quite small. How about one of those? __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

09/27/2012, 10:03 AM	#13
rachenbrazil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Posts: 738	fantail filefish would be better choice __________________ Love Fishes 200 G soft coral reef with vertes ômega 150. 25 G nano reef cadlights nano pls50

09/28/2012, 08:39 AM	#14
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	For example: http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden...+3&ddid=166325 __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

09/26/2012, 10:11 AM	#2
happyjack Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 342	I'd get a titan trigger and a clown tang

09/26/2012, 12:02 PM	#7
happyjack Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 342	OK i was being sarcastic.You still could keep the fish I mentioned so long as they are babies and you put them in larger tanks when needed

09/26/2012, 02:21 PM	#9
bigred16 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Waterloo, Ont, Canada Posts: 237	You can keep a small Undulate Trigger for a period of time, they are very slow growers, probably one of the best looking triggers, also the meanest, so he would be the only fish in there. They also like to be in and around rock work.

09/27/2012, 07:54 AM	#10
humaguy Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Western Ct, NYC Posts: 8,218	I would not recommend keeping even the tiniest of triggers in a tank this small...