Triggers can't go 4ft. tanks?

[Megatrev62]

Just a quick question. There is no trigger suitable for 4ft. tank. Is this statement correct? I know the bigger tank the better, but how many out there have a trigger(species please) in 4 foot tanks? Thanks in advance.

 

[lanespd200]

Several triggers only require tanks up to 70 gallons, what type of trigger are you looking at getting? What size is the tank you have now?

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

I had a niger trigger in my 75.(I took a break from the hobbie).He was only about 4'' long and got along great with the other fish.I am looking for another one for my 240.

 

[Megatrev62]

I'm really deciding what to do with my tank. It's a 75 and presently has a chocolate tang, 2 false percs and 2 yellow tail blues. Tank is set up now for about 3 months. About 75lbs. of coraline encrusted LR. Some green coraline on the back glass and sides. Tank parameters were checked today and seems right on the money:

Sg 1.025
Cal 420ppm
Alk 10-179ppm? I think that's right.
ph 8.2 Tank is crystal and I'm also running a HOB fuge full of pods and chaeto.

Just don't know what I'm going with yet? Love triggers and corals(which I have never attempted) So have alot of decision making to do. Any suggestions? LOL

 

[thatguy559]

i got a blue jaw trigger in my 120 mixed reef no issues

 

[jhentr]

I have a PinkTail (5"), Blue Jaw (4"), and clown (2") in a 4'x3' FOWLR for now. Doing well without issue but I'll eventually upgrade to at least and 8'x'3 in the future when they get bigger.

I think if they are small you can do it for a year or two then upgrade or trade/find a better place for the fish. As in keeping it in a 4' tank forever I don't think there really is any suitable trigger.