Triggerfish!

E.D.E · 01/15/2012, 06:03 PM

Hello, all!

I am currently trying to decide which trigger to get for my 180 gallon tank.
I am infatuated with the fuscus trigger, although I doubt I'd be able to put him in my 180 (by himself) for life. So, in order to get over that thought, I'd love to see some nice pictures of your triggerfish for inspiration! Any ideas of what I should do for my 180 involving some sort of trigger? Any ideas would be appreciated!

A list of triggers I have owned:
-Bluethroat (Male)
-Niger
-Goldheart
-Indian (currently have)

Thanks!

clowntriggerfis · 01/15/2012, 06:07 PM

clown trigger!!!

E.D.E · 01/15/2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by clowntriggerfis

clown trigger!!!

I would, but I think they're rather "over done", you know? I've also heard a story about how a CT took a rock and kept ramming it into the glass, causing the glass to break. Sorry, I don't want wet carpet, haha. I will admit though, that I do like them a lot. I might consider getting one.

E.D.E · 01/15/2012, 06:41 PM

My lfs has a very nice queen trigger for sale, but I'm pretty sure I couldn't put her in my 180 (by herself).

clowntriggerfis · 01/15/2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by E.D.E

I would, but I think they're rather "over done", you know? I've also heard a story about how a CT took a rock and kept ramming it into the glass, causing the glass to break. Sorry, I don't want wet carpet, haha. I will admit though, that I do like them a lot. I might consider getting one.

I do not considering they are by far my favorate fish hints the name clowntriggerfis. any big trigger "could" break glass with a rock but it is extremly rare and if you are that worried about it glue your rock.

E.D.E · 01/15/2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by clowntriggerfis

I do not considering they are by far my favorate fish hints the name clowntriggerfis. any big trigger "could" break glass with a rock but it is extremly rare and if you are that worried about it glue your rock.

True, I could use an epoxy. Derp, I didn't think of that.

El richie · 01/15/2012, 07:02 PM

Pink tail triggers are nice also, just throwing that one in the mix

E.D.E · 01/15/2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by El richie

Pink tail triggers are nice also, just throwing that one in the mix

True, they are. But I'm in the mood for more aggressive triggers.

jlcoop277 · 01/15/2012, 08:03 PM

Lei trigger.

fish042099 · 01/15/2012, 08:11 PM

Sargassums

SauceBoss · 01/15/2012, 08:30 PM

Would this be a community or species tank?

E.D.E · 01/15/2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SauceBoss

Would this be a community or species tank?

More than likely a species tank, since I like the really aggressive triggers. I was wondering though, if any fish could be placed with said aggressive trigger. Like, if the trigger were to "go postal", would there be any fish that could hide/ fight back?

clowntriggerfis · 01/15/2012, 09:50 PM

Yes another large aggresive trigger but then it would be ww3 and you would have 2dead/hurt trigs. Damsels are good aggresive fast and cheap to replace.

El richie · 01/15/2012, 09:59 PM

my pink tail was pretty aggressive!!! lol it bit me more than once while hand feeding my moorish idol.

tanksfishtank · 01/15/2012, 10:06 PM

I know its a cheap fish, but I think Huma-Huma's are beautiful for the price, however, they are also a little "over done". Just a thought. Best of luck!

humaguy · 01/16/2012, 10:38 AM

fuscus, clown, queen, titan, undy...must be kept alone when larger because they will kill all of their tankmates...however, the undy should also be kept alone even when tiny as they are just nasty aggressive and mean, and will attack fish many times its sie...these fish should not be kept together when large...a damsel will work as tank mate...small, very fast, and some, are very aggressive...just dont get an expensive one...I had a domino that grew to about 4 inches, was just massive and thick...held his own with some tough triggers...got rid of the domino due to aggression, lol...anyway...be careful with these fish...ps, if you purchase these fish as large adults they will be mean right off the bat...I once saw a 14 inch queen try to eat its way out of an acrylic tank....was attacked by a 3 foot titan, that was thicker than a bowling ball off Kaua'i...dangerous fish...

happyjack · 01/16/2012, 10:52 AM

try the omnivorous triggers they are much easyer with tank mates

WuHT · 01/16/2012, 10:57 AM

an aggressive thalassoma wrasse might be able to hold its own

E.D.E · 01/16/2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by humaguy

fuscus, clown, queen, titan, undy...must be kept alone when larger because they will kill all of their tankmates...however, the undy should also be kept alone even when tiny as they are just nasty aggressive and mean, and will attack fish many times its sie...these fish should not be kept together when large...a damsel will work as tank mate...small, very fast, and some, are very aggressive...just dont get an expensive one...I had a domino that grew to about 4 inches, was just massive and thick...held his own with some tough triggers...got rid of the domino due to aggression, lol...anyway...be careful with these fish...ps, if you purchase these fish as large adults they will be mean right off the bat...I once saw a 14 inch queen try to eat its way out of an acrylic tank....was attacked by a 3 foot titan, that was thicker than a bowling ball off Kaua'i...dangerous fish...

Yeah, I'd never get a titan, lol. But yeah, I was expecting to hear that big mean triggers can't be placed with much, it's rather obvious. Probably not going to go with a fuscus (even though I reeaaaaaly want one) as I'd have to get rid of it eventually 'cause it'd outgrow my tank.

sbtdark · 01/16/2012, 12:35 PM

BUMP on the clown trigger! I also like the crosshatch, but $$$$

E.D.E · 01/16/2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sbtdark

BUMP on the clown trigger! I also like the crosshatch, but $$$$

Yeah, I'm only 15, I can't afford a 500+ fish.

nanoreefer1000 · 01/16/2012, 03:21 PM

Humu Picasso triggerfish are my all time favorite fish, assasi triggers are cool to. Hawaiian black tiggerfish and Indian triggers have nice coloration.

DoubleM 10 · 01/16/2012, 04:00 PM

i would say Undulated. i really like the way they look

Triton_Z · 01/16/2012, 05:31 PM

If it's a species tank, I'll go with the undulatalus or fuscus. DD has one a nice size right now.

If not, I'd stick with the ones you had on your list of owned as they are usually more friendly.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden...+3&ddid=142860

Good color.

Here's my fuscus. I had to separate him out due to his growing belligerence with his tank mates. The blueline was fine while he was small, but as it got some age and size, his nature caught up.

clowntriggerfis · 01/16/2012, 05:33 PM

You have a awesome blueline.

View Poll Results: What trigger should go in my 180?
Pseudobalistes fuscus (Blue Lined)	4	14.81%
Balistes Vetula (Queen)	0	0%
Balistapus Undulatus (Undulated)	5	18.52%
Balistoides Conspicullum (Clown)	8	29.63%
Odonus Niger (Niger)	5	18.52%
Rhinecanthus Assasi (Assasi)	2	7.41%
Abalistes Punctatus (Gold Heart)	3	11.11%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

01/15/2012, 06:03 PM	#1
E.D.E Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utica, New York Posts: 116	Triggerfish! Hello, all! I am currently trying to decide which trigger to get for my 180 gallon tank. I am infatuated with the fuscus trigger, although I doubt I'd be able to put him in my 180 (by himself) for life. So, in order to get over that thought, I'd love to see some nice pictures of your triggerfish for inspiration! Any ideas of what I should do for my 180 involving some sort of trigger? Any ideas would be appreciated! A list of triggers I have owned: -Bluethroat (Male) -Niger -Goldheart -Indian (currently have) Thanks!

01/16/2012, 04:00 PM	#23
DoubleM 10 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Steamwood, IL Posts: 1,432	i would say Undulated. i really like the way they look __________________ Matt Lions, Groupers and Eels o my! Current Tank Info: Marineland 60Gal ReefReady cube, DIY led, Euroreef Skimmer Ins-80, Mag 9.5 return

01/16/2012, 05:31 PM	#24
Triton_Z Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 376	If it's a species tank, I'll go with the undulatalus or fuscus. DD has one a nice size right now. If not, I'd stick with the ones you had on your list of owned as they are usually more friendly. http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden...+3&ddid=142860 Good color. Here's my fuscus. I had to separate him out due to his growing belligerence with his tank mates. The blueline was fine while he was small, but as it got some age and size, his nature caught up. __________________ Dan

01/15/2012, 06:07 PM	#2
clowntriggerfis Moved On Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 773	clown trigger!!!

01/15/2012, 06:41 PM	#4
E.D.E Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utica, New York Posts: 116	My lfs has a very nice queen trigger for sale, but I'm pretty sure I couldn't put her in my 180 (by herself).

01/15/2012, 07:02 PM	#7
El richie Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 92	Pink tail triggers are nice also, just throwing that one in the mix

01/15/2012, 08:03 PM	#9
jlcoop277 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 80	Lei trigger.

01/15/2012, 08:11 PM	#10
fish042099 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Next to my neighbor Posts: 603	Sargassums

01/15/2012, 08:30 PM	#11
SauceBoss Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Calgary AB - Canada Posts: 25	Would this be a community or species tank?

01/15/2012, 09:50 PM	#13
clowntriggerfis Moved On Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 773	Yes another large aggresive trigger but then it would be ww3 and you would have 2dead/hurt trigs. Damsels are good aggresive fast and cheap to replace.

01/15/2012, 09:59 PM	#14
El richie Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 92	my pink tail was pretty aggressive!!! lol it bit me more than once while hand feeding my moorish idol.

01/15/2012, 10:06 PM	#15
tanksfishtank Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bettendorf, IA Posts: 335	I know its a cheap fish, but I think Huma-Huma's are beautiful for the price, however, they are also a little "over done". Just a thought. Best of luck!

01/16/2012, 10:38 AM	#16
humaguy Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Western Ct, NYC Posts: 8,218	fuscus, clown, queen, titan, undy...must be kept alone when larger because they will kill all of their tankmates...however, the undy should also be kept alone even when tiny as they are just nasty aggressive and mean, and will attack fish many times its sie...these fish should not be kept together when large...a damsel will work as tank mate...small, very fast, and some, are very aggressive...just dont get an expensive one...I had a domino that grew to about 4 inches, was just massive and thick...held his own with some tough triggers...got rid of the domino due to aggression, lol...anyway...be careful with these fish...ps, if you purchase these fish as large adults they will be mean right off the bat...I once saw a 14 inch queen try to eat its way out of an acrylic tank....was attacked by a 3 foot titan, that was thicker than a bowling ball off Kaua'i...dangerous fish...

01/16/2012, 10:52 AM	#17
happyjack Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 342	try the omnivorous triggers they are much easyer with tank mates

01/16/2012, 10:57 AM	#18
WuHT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 911	an aggressive thalassoma wrasse might be able to hold its own

01/16/2012, 12:35 PM	#20
sbtdark Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Central Florida Posts: 80	BUMP on the clown trigger! I also like the crosshatch, but $$$$

01/16/2012, 03:21 PM	#22
nanoreefer1000 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area,CA Posts: 1,040	Humu Picasso triggerfish are my all time favorite fish, assasi triggers are cool to. Hawaiian black tiggerfish and Indian triggers have nice coloration.

01/16/2012, 05:33 PM	#25
clowntriggerfis Moved On Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 773	You have a awesome blueline.