Triggers to go with my gap. Dragon moray suggestions

phill21 · 10/26/2011, 04:25 PM

I want to put a Niger and humu trigger with my Dragon eel would this be a problem.

SkullV · 10/26/2011, 06:18 PM

Dragon Eel might eat them, and it might not. The only fish I would keep with a Dragon would be a school of damsels so they could be easily replaced as they get consumed.

DoubleM 10 · 10/27/2011, 11:12 AM

another thing that might have a play is how big is the tank?

phill21 · 10/27/2011, 05:27 PM

180 gallons

happyjack · 10/28/2011, 01:10 PM

I lost a 36" japanese dragon eel i had for 4 years because a fuscus triggerfish nipped his antena off durring feeding.Dragons aren't as mean as you think.because of their head structure their eyes are very exposed mine would only mess with pray that could fit in its mouth.

vamaro · 10/29/2011, 09:27 AM

I think you will be fine. I have triggers and eels. However, I target feed all of fish so its not a free for all. If you just dump food in the tank they end up going for the same piece of food and a bite occurs. Target feeding helps to control this.

I also feed different fish in different locations. I feed the triggers on one side of the tank and the eels on the other side. It sounds odd but it works.

Moray keeper · 10/29/2011, 11:35 AM

It depends a lot on the type and size of trigger. I've kept a few diffferent triggers over the years with different morays and had no issues. I have a green lion, yellow tang, devil scorpion, and puffer in with my dragon. I would probably go with triggers in the Xanthichthys family rather then some of the more aggresive types though.

turbo1006 · 10/29/2011, 04:19 PM

Triggers are territorial if you add them last they get along with everybody i had pretty much all the triggers.

10/26/2011, 04:25 PM	#1
phill21 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: StL Posts: 58	Triggers to go with my gap. Dragon moray suggestions I want to put a Niger and humu trigger with my Dragon eel would this be a problem.

10/26/2011, 06:18 PM	#2
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	Dragon Eel might eat them, and it might not. The only fish I would keep with a Dragon would be a school of damsels so they could be easily replaced as they get consumed. __________________ -Ted- Be cautious of those willing to share their "knowledge" but not their results.

10/27/2011, 11:12 AM	#3
DoubleM 10 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Steamwood, IL Posts: 1,432	another thing that might have a play is how big is the tank? __________________ Matt Lions, Groupers and Eels o my! Current Tank Info: Marineland 60Gal ReefReady cube, DIY led, Euroreef Skimmer Ins-80, Mag 9.5 return

10/29/2011, 09:27 AM	#6
vamaro Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Juan Capistrano Posts: 1,334	I think you will be fine. I have triggers and eels. However, I target feed all of fish so its not a free for all. If you just dump food in the tank they end up going for the same piece of food and a bite occurs. Target feeding helps to control this. I also feed different fish in different locations. I feed the triggers on one side of the tank and the eels on the other side. It sounds odd but it works. __________________ Vince Current Tank Info: 220 Gallon Tank 72L x 30W x 24H, FOWLR, APEX Controller, ATB 1260 (Large) with Airstar 2000, Ozotech Ozone with Avast Reactor, Tripplite 750 Inverter with Optima Batteries, 72' Current USA Extreme Pro T5 light

10/29/2011, 11:35 AM	#7
Moray keeper Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: In the tank behind you Posts: 240	It depends a lot on the type and size of trigger. I've kept a few diffferent triggers over the years with different morays and had no issues. I have a green lion, yellow tang, devil scorpion, and puffer in with my dragon. I would probably go with triggers in the Xanthichthys family rather then some of the more aggresive types though. __________________ 26 morays, 10 anglers, 23 scorpionfish, 1 black trigger, 1 clownfish, 1 ornate octopus

10/27/2011, 05:27 PM	#4
phill21 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: StL Posts: 58	180 gallons

10/28/2011, 01:10 PM	#5
happyjack Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 342	I lost a 36" japanese dragon eel i had for 4 years because a fuscus triggerfish nipped his antena off durring feeding.Dragons aren't as mean as you think.because of their head structure their eyes are very exposed mine would only mess with pray that could fit in its mouth.

10/29/2011, 04:19 PM	#8
turbo1006 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: pa. Posts: 10	Triggers are territorial if you add them last they get along with everybody i had pretty much all the triggers.

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