triger

snaggle · #1 02-09-2005, 03:05 AM

I was wondering what kind of triger if any van go in a 55g tank? it is only 12' wide. I want to set up a preditor tank so if not a triger what other kind of fish van go in there?

Brad

EmilyB · #2 02-09-2005, 05:23 AM

Perhaps a valentini (ie small) puffer and a hawkfish. No trigger, please.

danny zubot · #3 02-09-2005, 02:34 PM

How about a dwarf lion fish and a snowflake eel? Should make sure there are los of caves for everyone.

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #4 02-09-2005, 07:43 PM

Danny,

you are a mind-reader. That was my suggestion too, although the snowflake will eventually need to find bigger quarters. Snaggle, if you're going to keep a carnivore tank, make sure you have excess filtration since they are either messy eaters or big "dumpers" or both.

JME

Anthony

danny zubot · #5 02-09-2005, 08:16 PM

Quote:

you are a mind-reader.

Great minds think a like!

Willow · #6 02-09-2005, 08:30 PM

haha you said dumper

EmilyB · #7 02-09-2005, 08:31 PM

Dwarf lionfish are very cool, if they eat........right Danny ?

albert_dao · #8 02-09-2005, 09:33 PM

I've heard expert advice directing that dwarf lionfish will eat pods.

Ryan · #9 02-10-2005, 03:18 AM

Those Blue chin triggers are suposed to be able to be kept in a reef tank with caution and stay small. Aquarium fish magazine just did an article on triggers that stay small and are reef safe. I will go through my issues and tell you what one it is.

EmilyB · #10 02-10-2005, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by albert_dao

I've heard expert advice directing that dwarf lionfish will eat pods.

Yes.

It takes a lot of pods to feed a dwarf lionfish however....it can be a challenge to get them eating frozen foods,