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findgnemo
07/26/2006, 08:21 AM
i want to get a trigger that i can have with corals, and will get along with what i have in my tank. i would like a small one, is it even POSSIBLE?! i don't think so but hey it's worth a shot to ask

Dubbin1
07/26/2006, 08:26 AM
A Sargassum Trigger is what you re looking for.

findgnemo
07/26/2006, 08:31 AM
they will get along with my tang shrimp clowns dusters?

Dubbin1
07/26/2006, 08:34 AM
They are said to.

findgnemo
07/26/2006, 08:37 AM
cool thanks

JGoslee
07/26/2006, 09:20 AM
A blue throat is also reefsafe.

crzy4reefs
07/26/2006, 09:42 AM
i second a blue throat either male or female and if you have the room a pair would be nice........i thought the cross hatch was also reef safe

Dubbin1
07/26/2006, 09:48 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7816932#post7816932 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by crzy4reefs
i second a blue throat either male or female and if you have the room a pair would be nice........i thought the cross hatch was also reef safe

Ahh yes I forgot about the crosshatch trigger.

findgnemo
07/26/2006, 09:48 AM
they are HUGE THOUGH 4-7 inches? i think i read isn't that too big for a 55g or will be too crowded?

Fishy Business
07/26/2006, 10:06 AM
Trigger = no more shrimpies.


Trust me...I know. ;) I had 2 cleaners and my Niger had a $40.00 lunch right in front of me. I later returned him because I was a newb that didnt do the right type of research before buying fish. :eek2:

Dubbin1
07/26/2006, 10:09 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7817087#post7817087 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fishy Business
Trigger = no more shrimpies.


Trust me...I know. ;)

That really tells us nothing without knowing what kind of trigger you had.

Fishy Business
07/26/2006, 10:10 AM
Niger

Fishy Business
07/26/2006, 10:12 AM
deleted. :rollface:

findgnemo
07/26/2006, 10:17 AM
but what about the croshatch i read they are more friendy?!

Fishy Business
07/26/2006, 10:21 AM
The majority of triggerfish are not suitable for the reef aquarium. Most members of this genus feed on a wide array of invertebrates, including species that we nurture in our reef tanks. However, there is a small group of triggers that are exceptions to this rule. These are the members of the genus Xanthichthys, which include the bluechin (X. auromarginatus), crosshatch (X. mento) and Sargassum (X. ringens) triggerfishes. These fish feed mainly on zooplankton and typically ignore invertebrates if they are fed frequently enough.

But these guys could "snap' as well one day. Just keep them well fed or you may end up losing some of your crew.

Dubbin1
07/26/2006, 10:27 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7817115#post7817115 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fishy Business
Niger

Now you see why I didn't recommend that one.

Fishy Business
07/26/2006, 10:38 AM
http://www.aquariumillusions.com/images/triggerSargassum.jpg

Andrew
07/26/2006, 10:49 AM
Bluethroats are also peaceful and would be fine with the fish you already have in the tank. Then again, he would outgrow a 55 pretty fast.

findgnemo
07/26/2006, 11:18 AM
das a HUGE FISH lol

jtemple42000
07/26/2006, 11:23 AM
I have a male and female blue chin in my reef with clowns, cleaner shrimp, pep shrimp and corals. I have not had any problems. The clowns, yellow stripe maroons, and triggers hang out together all the time, chase each other around, etc....

rekn
07/26/2006, 11:24 AM
sargs get up to a foot long.

the smallest common trig would be the blue throat

findgnemo
07/26/2006, 11:33 AM
wow your blue chin is small! how much was it?

jtemple42000
07/26/2006, 11:51 AM
Maybe a female blue chin would be smaller for a longer period of time. However, I think that reguardless your tank will eventually not be big enough for a trigger.

Fishy Business
07/26/2006, 12:55 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7817916#post7817916 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jtemple42000
Maybe a female blue chin would be smaller for a longer period of time. However, I think that reguardless your tank will eventually not be big enough for a trigger.

Agreed.

findgnemo
07/26/2006, 02:34 PM
ok i found a blue throat 2" i just need a final verdict? yes or no? should i or na.....i don't want to get it and it just tears away the shrimps and other fish. i hope it's ok =/

jtemple42000
07/26/2006, 02:45 PM
Its not going to hurt any of that stuff. The blue chins are widely considered the only reef safe trigger. The only concern that there really is, is the size of your aquarium. It is going to do fine for now, but if you do not plan on upgrading to a larger tank in the coming years then a trigger is not th best choice. We all have fish or something that we would like to have, but can't because we can not offer the proper enviornment for them. ie. Tank size.

findgnemo
07/26/2006, 05:07 PM
i plan on going 110 by next april will the 55 be enough until then?

jtemple42000
07/26/2006, 05:23 PM
As long as you go with that little one I think you will be fine. Make sure you have places for it to hide. They will wedge themselves into holes in the live rock at night or if they feel theatened.

jtemple42000
07/27/2006, 09:47 AM
As long as you go with that little one I think you will be fine. Make sure you have places for it to hide. They will wedge themselves into holes in the live rock at night or if they feel theatened.