Trigger and Lionfish-bad, bad tankmates

[barbianj]

Ran across this video from last year. We had bought a lionfish because the lfs had one with a queen and some other triggers, and they apperared to get along fine. The trigger mostly ignored the lion, but then started attacking it on and off. We thought that the trigger would learn his lesson the hard way and leave well enough alone. Even though the trigger had gotten stung on his mouth, his attacks increased, and they had to be separated before the lionfish was killed. It was too bad, because it was a beautiful fish and we had gotten him to eat frozen foods. Hated to see him go.

I later learned that the same thing happened to the queen and lionfish that were at the lfs. This is just a good exapmle why it is important to read these forums - to learn before you leap. Hope the video works right.

VIDEO

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[danorth]

http://s136.photobucket.com/flash/p...obucket.com/albums/q172/barbianj/MVI_2067.flv

 

[danorth]

That won't last....

 

[barbianj]

It didn't. They were separated, then the lionfish was sold.

Does anyone know how to embed the video? I thought I did, but...

 

[LisaD]

That video should be a pinned post! Thank you for sharing. It says it better than all the posts recommending against keeping triggers and lionfish together.

 

[Recty]

I had never seen that one before. Definitely a good reason to not keep the two species together, I cant imagine that lionfish would last very long.

 

[barbianj]

After LisaD posted her photos, I took a look at my old Photobucket album and found that video.

The trigger was trying to bite the tips of the spines off.

 

[LisaD]

I think I heard them snapping off in the video!

 

[lionfissh]

i have seen the combo done with a small trigger and larger lion but i suppose eventually the trigger will grow...

 

[LisaD]

even smaller triggers get as long as a volitan lionfish, and most get more aggressive as they get bigger/older.

also, even a larger lionfish is pretty defenseless against a determined trigger.

 

[Snapper66]

The Video That says it all

 

[karaim]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14066166#post14066166 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LisaD
even smaller triggers get as long as a volitan lionfish, and most get more aggressive as they get bigger/older.

also, even a larger lionfish is pretty defenseless against a determined trigger.

Unless it's a 9" lion and a 1" trigger, then trigger = lunch for lion :rollface:

 

[Wolverine]

I missed this before. Thanks for posting that, those pics will save me about a 1000 words several times a year. I'm glad you didn't let the trigger completely destroy the lionfish to drive the point home.

 

[stump1998]

How would a Lionfish do with a bluethroat trigger?

 

[Wolverine]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14110774#post14110774 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by stump1998
How would a Lionfish do with a bluethroat trigger?

Still a small risk, but they'll usually be OK.

 

[Joe-ness]

Its a shame to see this video, but itll definitly save the lives of some fish. Hopefully anyone considering pairing a lion and a trigger will watch and REALLY think about the outcome.

Thanks for the Video and pictures!

 

[stump1998]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14110805#post14110805 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Wolverine
Still a small risk, but they'll usually be OK.

What do you think about lions with large angels? I really want a lion and a queen angel. Those 2 fish are why I converted from fresh to salt.

 

[Wolverine]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14115458#post14115458 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by stump1998
What do you think about lions with large angels? I really want a lion and a queen angel. Those 2 fish are why I converted from fresh to salt.

It's not a good combination. They're not as aggressive as triggers going after the spines, but those things do look like tasty little treats to angelfishes.

 

[seahorsedreams]

That is an awesome video!

 

[BirkhoferFan15B]

I had a Niger Trigger with my lions, for about 1 1/2 yr problem free, mave just been luck