Niger Trigger reef safe?

[Lilbitreefer]

So I am really wanting to get a Niger trigger but I want a reef tank at the same time. Is this fish safe for a reef tank. Anyone had any luck or cannot I not have cutie fish and reefs.

 

[snorvich]

In a 29 gallon tank?

 

[Sounds Fishy]

It will not eat your coral...however,they like to pick up LR and move it.Sometimes they move your coral,in the process,while they rearrange the LR to the way they want.Where does it say the aquarium size?

 

[insomniac2k2]

Mine used to move everything. Kind of funny but annoying at times. Also liked to binge snack crabs and an occasional cleaner and peppermint.

 

[ThRoewer]

They can get up to 50 cm (17 inch) in length! (LA's 12 inch are incorrect)
That alone makes them a questionable choice for anything but a giant tank.
They also have the ability to do a lot of damage to tank mates and equipment with their strong teeth - including to bite off your finger with ease.
Just out of boredom they may bite into cables ... still interested?

 

[Deinonych]

They can get up to 50 cm (17 inch) in length!

+1

There's one at the Waikiki Aquarium that is close to that size when you factor in its tail streamers.

 

[scooter31707]

Agreed ^^^. Also they may eat crabs, snails, shrimps, and other inverts.