Finally New Queen Trigger hear.!

[triggerfreak]

Well almost.She is at the aquarium store right now.I went and looked at her last night and finally made the decision today to bring her home.She is a solid 12" with super long streamers and beautiful colors.I will get pics as soon as i get her home.

[fender4string]

Wow that's a big girl! Post some pictures whenever you get the chance.

[Recty]

Wow, that's a big fish... what kind of tank mates is she going to have? I'd be a little scared for them.

[DamnPepShrimp]

Yeah really, I hope this doesn't go in your 210g, you will be making a big mistake.

[barbianj]

Hey, he is the Triggerfreak. Sounds like a nice fish.

[reefergeorge]

It's 7 o'clock. I want to see this beast.

[jmccown]

Congrats man! Can't wait to see it. My 6" one is my favorite of my current bunch. What's the story on it? Someone bring it back to the LFS after it outgrew their tank or is it fresh from the ocean? Keep us updated.

[triggerfreak]

I most likley wont go pick her up till friday night or saturday.And yes as of right now it, will be going in the 210.I did want a smaller one, but they are coming hard to come by.And my 210 has alot less fish in it right now then it did.I got something in there a couple months ago and lost a bunch of fish and i moved a couple around to other tanks.I will post pics as soon as i get her.

[triggerfreak]

Fresh from the ocean and has been quarantined and treated at a local wholesaler for the last 2 weeks and my store just got her in yesterday for me.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15645523#post15645523 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jmccown
Congrats man! Can't wait to see it. My 6" one is my favorite of my current bunch. What's the story on it? Someone bring it back to the LFS after it outgrew their tank or is it fresh from the ocean? Keep us updated.

[FishyMel]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2003/2189568405_c1003315b0.jpg

[LukFox]

I wish the red shirts good luck... I think it would be worth it to wait for a smaller one if you plan to keep it with other fish for any length of time, but you seem pretty set on this one anyway. If things get ugly do you have back up plans?

[DamnPepShrimp]

+1 Yeah really this does not sound good. You lost fish due to a disease, that's how your tank thinned out. Now your going to add a beast of a trigger that could kill everything or atleast stress everyone to the point where whatever was in your system can be given the chance to come back since immune systems will be low. Straight from the ocean at 12" it's going to be mean, hope your backup plan isn't letting it eat everyone in your tank. Might want to think about not picking her up since you have time.

[FishyMel]

Just sell your other fish if it doesn't work out. A 210 with a beast queen trigger is a complete tank.

[triggerfreak]

Yes.A tank all by itself.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15646186#post15646186 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LukFox
I wish the red shirts good luck... I think it would be worth it to wait for a smaller one if you plan to keep it with other fish for any length of time, but you seem pretty set on this one anyway. If things get ugly do you have back up plans?

[michael_cb_125]

If it is too mean, you can always eat it. Queen triggers taste amazing deep fried. ;) Trust me I know! :)

On a serious note, I am sure that it will be an amazing fish.

~Michael

[jmccown]

For those who have kept Queen Triggers you know that they are amazing fish and are even great solitary pets. Even if triggerfreak keeps it alone in a 210 I'm sure it will be fine for a long time. There was a post on another forum 3-4 years ago about a guy who kept a QT for 20 years in a 210g tank by itself. He had pics and everything. Was very cool. I can't wait to see pics. Mine will be about that size in a year.

[LukFox]

I think it would be great to have it in the tank by itself. If it was me though I'd get all the other fish out before taking the queen home.

[triggerfreak]

I appreciate all the input on putting the queen trigger in my tank with the other fish in there.But for those of you that know me on hear know that i have dealt with alot of triggers in the past 15 years and i also have previous experience with a large queen trigger.So i know fair well the chances and what can happen and i am willing to take the risk on her.I will be getting her tonight and will post pics soon.

[jmccown]

Kudos triggerfreak. I hope it works out man. That is my goal with my 6" queen trigger, to be able to keep it with tankmates even at a large size. So far it gets along with everyone in my tank without any aggression whatsoever. My previous 18" queen trigger wouldn't even let me put my hand in the tank, much less another fish.

[triggerfreak]

Thanks jason.When i went to the store to look at it.They had it in a 120 gallon with a grouper and a small damsel and it was content.I could not even get it to put it's horn up at me.So i hope it goes well.I will find out more info on where it came from also.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15649569#post15649569 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jmccown
Kudos triggerfreak. I hope it works out man. That is my goal with my 6" queen trigger, to be able to keep it with tankmates even at a large size. So far it gets along with everyone in my tank without any aggression whatsoever. My previous 18" queen trigger wouldn't even let me put my hand in the tank, much less another fish.

[jmccown]

Well that's a good sign if it's in with tankmates.

[triggerfreak]

Just got her home and hear are a couple quick pics.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q266/Triggerfreak/Queen001.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q266/Triggerfreak/Queen002.jpg

[LukFox]

That fish is CRAZY beautiful. Those streamers are really nice.

[jmccown]

VERRY Nice my friend. Did you get a good price on that size QT? Color is amazing. I can't wait to see a FT shot.

[triggerfreak]

Yes i did.$175.00 out the door with tax included.I am more worried about my golden puffer nipping her tail fins that i am about her doing something to the other fish.I will get a full tank sot in the morning after she is in and settled a little.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15650847#post15650847 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jmccown
VERRY Nice my friend. Did you get a good price on that size QT? Color is amazing. I can't wait to see a FT shot.

[fender4string]

Holy hell man she is freaking GORGEOUS. The queens that I've seen pictures of have never really impressed me that much. Yours is definitely an exception.

[Juggler]

WOW dude! She is nice. I know you had a bad run with fish lately. Hopefully this one works out, he is amazing!

Did you get it at kees?

Sam

[triggerfreak]

No john at aquarium shine got her for me.And she is a big baby.Right now the only fish that is bothering her is my 6" goldenheart trigger.She is very territorial.Everybody else leaves her alone.She wont even raiser her horn at anyone in the tank.Hear are a few pics from this morning.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q266/Triggerfreak/Queen005.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q266/Triggerfreak/Queen004.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q266/Triggerfreak/Queen003.jpg<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15651680#post15651680 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Juggler
WOW dude! She is nice. I know you had a bad run with fish lately. Hopefully this one works out, he is amazing!

Did you get it at kees?

Sam

[Brandon M]

Wow, absolutely beautiful fish! Very nice find! I wish you the best of luck with her! :cool:

[yukonblizzard]

Thats got to be the nicest looking Queen Trigger I have ever seen.

[OSTguy]

You win the best queen trigger award hands down.

[Juggler]

Very nice! to be honest i would rather see that queen in a tank all alone. It looks a little unnatural with all those large fish together. Still, gonna be a fav on rc!

-sam

[jwm2k3]

Hey TF, nice queen. Looks great. Dont let the nay-sayers get you down. While what they say is not unfounded, you have plenty of trigger experience and you would/will know if/when something bad will happen. Looks great and Im sure you will provide a great living enviornment for your fishes! Good Luck!

[Recty]

That is a very nice fish. She totally dominates that tank, so much bigger than everyone else.

I hope it works out for you.

[fish stalker]

wow! brilliant trigger and IOU :D Your pics got my other half to look at a queen as an option..... inching closer lol in the mean time you are living the dream!!!Amazing fish, best of luck and please keep sending the pics and posts about how your queen works out in your tank.

[Damascus]

Gorgeous! That is an unreal fish.

[Cubed]

I don't comment here often, mostly lurk the forums, but man; that's a beautiful fish, congrats.

[Juggler]

why didnt you share it with michiganreefers?

[triggerfreak]

I did but i put it in the vendor section under a aquarium shine thanks thread!<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15658001#post15658001 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Juggler
why didnt you share it with michiganreefers?

[Juggler]

hm i cant find it. oh well.

[triggerfreak]

I also just listed her under the aggressive forum to.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15658235#post15658235 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Juggler
hm i cant find it. oh well.

[FishyMel]

This is a really great fish.

[triggerfreak]

She is unreal in person.She has all the purples on the lowerhalf like the super big ones you see diver post in the ocean.I wish i could get some better pics of the colors on her but my camera skills are not the greatest.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15658363#post15658363 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by FishyMel
This is a really great fish.

[Bonta]

Amazing !

[FishyMel]

I want to sell all my fish and get a massive queen trigger. I've never gotten a queen because I've been worried it would eat my banana moray's eyes. Is this a legitimate concern?

[triggerfreak]

No i don't think so.Both the queens i have owned have never been super aggressive owardss anyone even when they were this big.My last one would only bother a fish with the body bstyle of a bluethroat or crosshatch trigger and only when they were smaller.So youe eals should be fine,<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15661143#post15661143 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by FishyMel
I want to sell all my fish and get a massive queen trigger. I've never gotten a queen because I've been worried it would eat my banana moray's eyes. Is this a legitimate concern?