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rstar
01-21-2009, 01:04 AM
I was just wondering about peoples experiences with keeping "reef safe" triggers in their reefs. Ive been debating for a long time picking one up for my tank and was wondering which species to go with and what to watch for. I was thinking either a blue jaw or niger.

24storm
01-21-2009, 01:19 AM
I have both in my 240 and have no problems. Make sure if you have shrimp they are large or they will become a meal.

MikeP
01-21-2009, 02:19 AM
Make sure if you have shrimp they are large or they will become a meal.

+1 on this.


I did lots of research into Nigers a while ago. I was going to get one for my tank but ultimately decided not too. I also got feedback about them rearranging corals that are not mounted in place. They also get pretty big so they need a large tank.

dkcrx
01-21-2009, 03:11 AM
I have 2 of these guys and I love them. 300G reef.

www.marinecenter.com/fish/triggers/sargassumtriggerfish/ - 17k

Trigger Man
01-21-2009, 03:13 AM
I have a crosshatch and a niger and have not had any problems and nothing has been rearranged (mind you the smaller sps are epoxied down, but some of the larger ones are free reining with no probs and my LPS are not epoxied and I have had no issues.

naesco
01-21-2009, 03:56 AM
I am wondering whether those trigger keepers who posted noticed that the original poster has a 90 gallon tank.\
Are you recommending a niger which grows to 18 inches to the poster? I noticed that all of you have very large tanks.

dkcrx
01-21-2009, 05:15 AM
I am wondering whether those trigger keepers who posted noticed that the original poster has a 90 gallon tank.\
Are you recommending a niger which grows to 18 inches to the poster? I noticed that all of you have very large tanks.


Ummmm? look at the specimen size. 4-6 inch on the Sargassum triggers

Johnny Reefer
01-21-2009, 06:20 AM
Ummmm? look at the specimen size. 4-6 inch on the Sargassum triggers
That's the size they're being sold at. They can get to 14".

The Blue Chin would be a good choice, IMO.

GreenSpottedPuffer
01-21-2009, 08:15 AM
Ummmm? look at the specimen size. 4-6 inch on the Sargassum triggers

Saragussum Triggers have an adult size of 25cm or roughly 9-10". Too big for a 90G. Triggers should be treated like large tangs when it comes to tank size. They are very active fish.

They also tend to get quite aggressive when kept in small tanks. The more room they have, the more peaceful they will be.

randallino
01-21-2009, 05:24 PM
I have a Blue Chin, no problems other than being a bit of a pig when it comes to feeding time.

xtreme
01-21-2009, 05:31 PM
I have a Blue Chin, no problems other than being a bit of a pig when it comes to feeding time.

Same with mine. No problem in my 125g with any inverts or other fish, other than the fact they are pigs.

rstar
01-21-2009, 05:39 PM
Thanks for the advice everyone, i think i am going to go with a blue cheek!!!

dkcrx
01-21-2009, 07:03 PM
My Sargassum triggers are 3inch now so in a year i'll try to dig up this thread and re post the sizt then, see what kind of growth rate people can expect.:biggrin: