Niger Trigger

Kaitlyn Vogel · 08/18/2012, 12:03 PM

Hi I have a 80 gallon fish only setup i have a porqupine puffer fish, a unicorn tang, yellow eyed kole, panther grouper, anthias,snowflake eel, a cardnal, and a flounder. They are all very small versions of these fish the biggest is the porquine which is only 3". I would like to add a Niger triger to my collection there is one at my pet store that is one in half inches do you think it would do ok in my tank. In a few months i would be purchasing 300 gallon fish tank.

barbianj · 08/18/2012, 01:32 PM

Obviously you know that if you don't get the bigger tank soon, there will be problems. Take into account that it can take a long time to get a big tank up and running.

Typing this doesn't even sound right, lol. What would be the purpose in getting a Niger before you set up a big tank? It sure wouldn't benefit the fish.

Wolverine · 08/18/2012, 02:29 PM

Niger triggers aren't rare; you'll have plenty of other opportunities to get one when you have the appropriate tank set up. Not only do those larger tanks take a little while to get going, as noted above, there's usually a delay in getting them set up to begin with.

snorvich · 08/18/2012, 07:09 PM

Actually a 300 gallon tank is probably not large enough for a unicorn tang. I have a 350 gallon tank and would never consider homing one.

Jsamper · 08/18/2012, 08:32 PM

I really suggest you get the 300 running before you purchase another fish...

Wolverine · 08/18/2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

Actually a 300 gallon tank is probably not large enough for a unicorn tang. I have a 350 gallon tank and would never consider homing one.

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Originally Posted by Jsamper

I really suggest you get the 300 running before you purchase another fish...

Agree with both posts.

Since you'll have to catch the fish for the upgrade anyway, it would be a good time to trade in the unicorn.

monique27 · 08/18/2012, 10:00 PM

I also agree with getting the 300 gallon running first. As mentioned, Niger Triggers aren't rare and you'll have another opportunity to get one.

MrTuskfish · 08/19/2012, 04:03 PM

I agree with all of the above. Just to pick one example: P. Groupers grow incredibly fast and get ugly in both attitude and appearance IMO. This grouper will eat any anthias or cardinal in time; probably sooner that you expect. A 1.5" trigger wouldn't be safe with the grouper or flounder (depending on size) either. Cramped quarters increase aggression and I think you're about ready to start losing fish. First will be the grouper eating small fish or the flounder will start eating small fish or be picked to shreds by the puffer---they love to play with bottom dwellers. Please slow down and enjoy your fish; you're about ready to start losing them; IMO & IME.

08/18/2012, 12:03 PM	#1
Kaitlyn Vogel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 9	Niger Trigger Hi I have a 80 gallon fish only setup i have a porqupine puffer fish, a unicorn tang, yellow eyed kole, panther grouper, anthias,snowflake eel, a cardnal, and a flounder. They are all very small versions of these fish the biggest is the porquine which is only 3". I would like to add a Niger triger to my collection there is one at my pet store that is one in half inches do you think it would do ok in my tank. In a few months i would be purchasing 300 gallon fish tank.

08/18/2012, 01:32 PM	#2
barbianj Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Washington Posts: 964	Obviously you know that if you don't get the bigger tank soon, there will be problems. Take into account that it can take a long time to get a big tank up and running. Typing this doesn't even sound right, lol. What would be the purpose in getting a Niger before you set up a big tank? It sure wouldn't benefit the fish. __________________ Jerry Current Tank Info: Queen Trigger, Clown Tang, Goldheart, Blueline & Pinktail Triggers, Emperor & Blueface Angels, Aussie Tusk, Falco & Flame Hawks, Yellow Coris & Melanurus Wrasses

08/18/2012, 02:29 PM	#3
Wolverine RC Mod Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 17,079	Niger triggers aren't rare; you'll have plenty of other opportunities to get one when you have the appropriate tank set up. Not only do those larger tanks take a little while to get going, as noted above, there's usually a delay in getting them set up to begin with. __________________ 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

08/18/2012, 07:09 PM	#4
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Flatlander Posts: 25,980 Blog Entries: 27	Actually a 300 gallon tank is probably not large enough for a unicorn tang. I have a 350 gallon tank and would never consider homing one. __________________ Warmest regards and best wishes, ~Steve~ It is my policy to not respond to those who ask questions not to learn but to be bellicose. Life is a series of decisions serially executed but collectively judged. "Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony Calfo

08/19/2012, 04:03 PM	#8
MrTuskfish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Wild Blue Yonder Posts: 7,277	I agree with all of the above. Just to pick one example: P. Groupers grow incredibly fast and get ugly in both attitude and appearance IMO. This grouper will eat any anthias or cardinal in time; probably sooner that you expect. A 1.5" trigger wouldn't be safe with the grouper or flounder (depending on size) either. Cramped quarters increase aggression and I think you're about ready to start losing fish. First will be the grouper eating small fish or the flounder will start eating small fish or be picked to shreds by the puffer---they love to play with bottom dwellers. Please slow down and enjoy your fish; you're about ready to start losing them; IMO & IME. __________________ If God didn't want us to eat animals, he wouldn't have made them out of meat. "Extremism in the pursuit of ich-free tanks is no vice".........with apologies to Barry Goldwater, 1964 Current Tank Info: 180, 2-240 FOWLRs, 240 reef

08/18/2012, 08:32 PM	#5
Jsamper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Malibu Posts: 105	I really suggest you get the 300 running before you purchase another fish...

08/18/2012, 10:00 PM	#7
monique27 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 79	I also agree with getting the 300 gallon running first. As mentioned, Niger Triggers aren't rare and you'll have another opportunity to get one.