500 gallon triggerfish ideas.

[jda]

I have never had a pair of X triggers act bonded or even try and be a pair. The colors got better though.

I have also never had a real female turn into a male. I guess that maybe an immature one could, but once the tails have color, I have always had crosshatches stay red or yellow/orange.

 

[stempy07]

btw, I love all the trigger talk, great to see such a love for such a great fish...

They are incredible fish, even my wife who doesn't like fish actually like them My son has taken on my love of aquariums and they are one of his favorite fish as well! The only fish my wife likes better is a porcupine puffer lol

 

[g-reef]

i have a titan trigger with a green moray eel almost 4 feet long in a 450 gallon aquarium i also have a huma huma trigger and use to have a small clown i moved himt to my 150.
the titan trigger is only about 7 inches long. he bullies everyone but the eel.
the small clown was removed because i was worried the eel or my panther grouper would eat him. the titan is a shy fish when smaller but then they become more boisterous.
he takes the food and protects it and chases all the other fish away even when he is not hungry. intresting thing was he would sometimes let the smaller clown eat and not bother him. he is a great fish to own but they do grow slowly mine grew 2 inches in one year he does not become a tankbuster for a while. i built this tank and once if they start to outgorw it i will be making a 1000 gallon. my only choice it to build them because i cannot get anything bigger then a 180 in my basement

 

[g-reef]

i do not know how to edit a post sorry about the spelling

 

[nsfishguy]

How come you guys don't like the bluethroat? I thought they were one of the more mellow trigs!!!!

Lol, if it were my tank, I would be focusing only on unusual angels, triggers, and maybe a tang. I would add more than one trig but only because I have spare space. Lol, it has been really hard to pass on the baby clowns and fuscus are around now, there is nothing cuter. The only trig I have a tough time recommending is the blue throat.

I also like Cougar's suggestion of a gh-killer personalities, huma, clown, providing they are real small and the backup is in place, and JDA mentioning the Hawaiian (Indian is also awesome) is spot on and X trigs are great choices too. Those M triggers get huge! Just be careful if trying to add 2 of the same. They may not get along and that can be a pita. My crosshatch were clearly male/female when small, around 2.5 inches. After 2 months in the 125 qt together and getting along, the morning after I added them to the dt the female had turn male. 2 male ch trigs was a headache!

Looking forward to pics!

 

[humaguy]

How come you guys don't like the bluethroat? I thought they were one of the more mellow trigs!!!!

As far as trigs go, they are among the least colorful, least personable, and tend to hide constantly, then factor in that the males tend to lose their coloration. Every time I do the math with these trigs, it fails. Sure, some stand by them, but if you are looking for a solid, personable, awesome trig, look at all the other trigs. BTW, most who stand by them have only had them for a short period. So many other kick-*** trigs out there


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[nsfishguy]

Thanks for the info. So if you were looking for a trig or two for say a min 180 gal tank with angels, tangs and other fish large and small like clowns, wrasses etc, and not crazy expensive what would you recommend?

As far as trigs go, they are among the least colorful, least personable, and tend to hide constantly, then factor in that the males tend to lose their coloration. Every time I do the math with these trigs, it fails. Sure, some stand by them, but if you are looking for a solid, personable, awesome trig, look at all the other trigs. BTW, most who stand by them have only had them for a short period. So many other kick-*** trigs out there


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[McPuff]

As far as trigs go, they are among the least colorful, least personable, and tend to hide constantly, then factor in that the males tend to lose their coloration. Every time I do the math with these trigs, it fails. Sure, some stand by them, but if you are looking for a solid, personable, awesome trig, look at all the other trigs. BTW, most who stand by them have only had them for a short period. So many other kick-*** trigs out there


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I agree with this sentiment. Triggers have always been my favorite family of fishes but this one just doesn't do it for me. Did have one a few years ago and it was fine in terms of temperament. It didn't bother any other fish. But it also didn't have any kind of "trigger" personality and it did hide all the time. The blue throat and the yellow edging on the fins faded and then the fish was just not very pretty either. It was healthy and it ate well, but one day it was just dead. Very peculiar fish all around and I decided I would never buy another one.

The Rhinecanthus spp., on the other hand, are incredible. It's been over a decade since I've owned one and I'm getting a bit impatient to have another. This one will go into my lagoon (connected to my system) and will likely remain there for quite a while. Will be a great fish to have in a top-down tank. I do plan to get a tiny one so I can enjoy watching it grow over the years.

As Ted said, triggers are really hard to resist but discipline will pay off for you. Whatever you decide, definitely post some pictures!!

 

[humaguy]

I agree with this sentiment. Triggers have always been my favorite family of fishes but this one just doesn't do it for me. Did have one a few years ago and it was fine in terms of temperament. It didn't bother any other fish. But it also didn't have any kind of "trigger" personality and it did hide all the time. The blue throat and the yellow edging on the fins faded and then the fish was just not very pretty either. It was healthy and it ate well, but one day it was just dead. Very peculiar fish all around and I decided I would never buy another one.

The Rhinecanthus spp., on the other hand, are incredible. It's been over a decade since I've owned one and I'm getting a bit impatient to have another. This one will go into my lagoon (connected to my system) and will likely remain there for quite a while. Will be a great fish to have in a top-down tank. I do plan to get a tiny one so I can enjoy watching it grow over the years.

As Ted said, triggers are really hard to resist but discipline will pay off for you. Whatever you decide, definitely post some pictures!!

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