Trigger lion

[Juggler]

I was wondering if a black durgeon trigger will nip at a lion.

i hear they are a more docile species.

 

[LisaD]

I just returned a pinktail (same genus, Melichthys) to the LFS today because it was picking on my dogface puffer and harlequin tuskfish, really stressing them out. A lion would be a sitting duck. While you can try it, I found out first hand there are no guarantees with triggers, even "mellow" ones. you would have a better chance, IMO, with a bluethroat or sargassum.

 

[Juggler]

well atm i only have tangs, would he pick on them? i think i will skip the lion if it comes to it.

 

[LisaD]

Can't say, but they are better able to deal with harassment, being faster swimmers. You could try it, with the idea of finding it a new home if it bullies them. If you can find it, I'd suggest you get an indian trigger instead of a durgon, as they stay smaller.

Melichthys indicus (to 10 inches)

Melichthys niger (to 18 inches)

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/fishes/triggers/melichthys/index.htm

 

[Juggler]

Would it be better to try a niger trigger with a lion?

 

[prime311]

No, Nigers can easily fall in the same category for aggression. As lisa said, Blue Throat or Sargassum is probably you're best bet.

 

[welsher7]

I have caught my 5" sargassum picking on my 8" russells lionfish.