Rectangle Trigger/Picasso Trigger

[R.W.]

Hey,

I am considering getting a rectangle trigger or a picasso trigger for my fowlr. The other inhabitants will be several large angels, parrot fish, and a few tangs. Would he be too aggressive to co-exist? Or could you provide me with you experience on aggression with these triggers. I read "semi-aggressive" but just wanted to hear about some first hand experience.

Thanks,

R.W.

 

[MrTuskfish]

They're usually fine with non-wussy fish or fish that aren't too small. These triggers will eat small fish, especially when grown. I assume these fish aren't in the 90 gal tank in your signature.

 

[humaguy]

they can both go either way in terms of aggression...they can either be the most mellow and wonderful fish ever...or the most insane and aggressive fish ever...boils down to the individual you get..

 

[R.W.]

You are the two I was hoping would chime in! They will be in my 180. From what you have experienced, do they get more aggressive as they grow?

 

[humaguy]

You are the two I was hoping would chime in! They will be in my 180. From what you have experienced, do they get more aggressive as they grow?

cool! that can happen but IU have rarely seen that occur...if they are mellow and happy go lucky as babies they, ime, remain that way...on the other hand, if they are nasty little boogers as babies, they will always be a huge pita...

 

[MrTuskfish]

Hey,

I am considering getting a rectangle trigger or a picasso trigger for my fowlr. The other inhabitants will be several large angels, parrot fish, and a few tangs. Would he be too aggressive to co-exist? Or could you provide me with you experience on aggression with these triggers. I read "semi-aggressive" but just wanted to hear about some first hand experience.

Thanks,

R.W.

I think a 180 for all of these fish (as adults) is really too small . Several large angels and several large tangs; plus the parrot and the trigger is really packing them in. Cramped quarters=aggression.

 

[MrTuskfish]

Hey,

I am considering getting a rectangle trigger or a picasso trigger for my fowlr. The other inhabitants will be several large angels, parrot fish, and a few tangs. Would he be too aggressive to co-exist? Or could you provide me with you experience on aggression with these triggers. I read "semi-aggressive" but just wanted to hear about some first hand experience.

Thanks,

R.W.

All the fish you have listed, plus a trigger is really packing them in. I think your 180 will be seriously over-crowded. Cramped quarters=Aggression

 

[R.W.]

with your experience how many large angels, with 1 trigger, 2 tangs, and a parrot fish would u recommend?

 

[enjetek]

How about only going with 1 large angel if you have the rest of that list set. Large angels get...large and a 180 might not cut it with all those fish. The parrotfish, angel and possibly triggers can all hit good sizes in your tank. I have my 8' 240 gallon and all my fish have grown fast so now I have to look for larger fish if I want to add anything. I can't imagine how an adult angel could go with an adult parrotfish in just a 180 because they they get huuuuge.

 

[MrTuskfish]

I don't think pre-planning your fish list ever works out the way you thought it would. Start slowly with a couple of hardy must haves. Give them some time, then add 1 or 2 more. Its hard to say "how many" but always picture your fish as adults, not the smaller versions that will grow up. Everyone has different opinions on stocking levels and bio-filtration has become very efficient; so you can keep more fish in the same space that you could just a short time ago. But "keeping alive" and "thriving" are two different things. I just feel that when a tank looks overcrowded, it is.

You are planning large angels. IMO & IME; almost all of this group are easier (and cheaper) to start as juvis. They acclimate easier and generally do very well. This may well be due to them having a a difficult feeding routine establishes. Many angels eat a lot of sponge, and other foods that we can't duplicate. I have never had a juvi angel that had feeding problems. Plus, raising a large angel from juvi coloration to a healthy adult can give you a great sense of accomplishment

 

[humaguy]

I don't think pre-planning your fish list ever works out the way you thought it would. Start slowly with a couple of hardy must haves. Give them some time, then add 1 or 2 more. Its hard to say "how many" but always picture your fish as adults, not the smaller versions that will grow up. Everyone has different opinions on stocking levels and bio-filtration has become very efficient; so you can keep more fish in the same space that you could just a short time ago. But "keeping alive" and "thriving" are two different things. I just feel that when a tank looks overcrowded, it is.

You are planning large angels. IMO & IME; almost all of this group are easier (and cheaper) to start as juvis. They acclimate easier and generally do very well. This may well be due to them having a a difficult feeding routine establishes. Many angels eat a lot of sponge, and other foods that we can't duplicate. I have never had a juvi angel that had feeding problems. Plus, raising a large angel from juvi coloration to a healthy adult can give you a great sense of accomplishment

very sound advice...could not agree more...

 

[R.W.]

I don't think pre-planning your fish list ever works out the way you thought it would. Start slowly with a couple of hardy must haves. Give them some time, then add 1 or 2 more. Its hard to say "how many" but always picture your fish as adults, not the smaller versions that will grow up. Everyone has different opinions on stocking levels and bio-filtration has become very efficient; so you can keep more fish in the same space that you could just a short time ago. But "keeping alive" and "thriving" are two different things. I just feel that when a tank looks overcrowded, it is.

You are planning large angels. IMO & IME; almost all of this group are easier (and cheaper) to start as juvis. They acclimate easier and generally do very well. This may well be due to them having a a difficult feeding routine establishes. Many angels eat a lot of sponge, and other foods that we can't duplicate. I have never had a juvi angel that had feeding problems. Plus, raising a large angel from juvi coloration to a healthy adult can give you a great sense of accomplishment

I agree with this aswell. I appreciate your comments gentlemen.