Trigger Territory

CA2OR · 11/16/2009, 02:33 AM

Tank is a 72 gallon bowfront. The ones you can't see in the above pic 3 false perc's, 1 flame angel, 4 neon gobies. Triggers found here Blue Throat, Pink Tail and Huma Huma
my picasso

another pic of picasso

Melenarus Wrasse

Lownmower blenny

kinlayan · 11/16/2009, 04:53 AM

any aggression problems with the different triggers?

CA2OR · 11/16/2009, 07:52 AM

Not so far. The Picasso definately doesn't take any #$^@ from the others....but he is way small

silverfly · 11/16/2009, 07:59 AM

I wish i could keep a picasso. Thought about setting my old 120 up as a trigger tank-love em!
Nice tank too.

Richie

CA2OR · 11/16/2009, 08:22 AM

Well none of my triggers have posed a single problem....all inverts have been safe to date minus one cleanershrimp, but I accidently chased him out into the open after he shed. I thought it was the shedding I was netting....turned out it was him. When he got out of the net it was already over.

No fish missing, pertaining to small fish. No corals getting nipped on. So far so good. They actually seem to school at times...and what makes it funny is the Picasso is the leader of the pack....he is smaller than a quarter. All other triggers are around 3 to 4 inches.

Seriously, not even those little rogue starfish have been messed with. I did see the picasso eat a hermit that was out of his shell, but then again I have seen my tang do that and my wrasse.

silverfly · 11/16/2009, 08:58 AM

What about when the picasso gets big though?

Richie

CA2OR · 11/16/2009, 09:01 AM

yeah I am having a tank built as we speak. I plan to do a trigger only reef tank soon. I will be adding a few more triggers when tank is done and running.

silverfly · 11/16/2009, 09:08 AM

Awsome!

Sardaukar · 11/16/2009, 12:11 PM

Cool tank - how many triggers total are in there? I think I see at least 3 pink tails and a blue throat and one I'm not sure of?

Sorry about that shrimp but it pretty much confirms the idea that fish often consider things already in the tank as non-food and things added to their home after them as potential food

ccampbell57 · 11/16/2009, 12:42 PM

CA2OR - 72g tank + 6 triggers + aggression = disaster.

sedor · 11/16/2009, 12:52 PM

I'm impressed you've got all those triggers in a reef with no problems. I would be worried that one day one of them would get coral hungry and start going to town. Also, ccampbell57, I think he only has 3 but your right, 6 would be madness. I'm not sure I would do 3!

Anyways...I would love to get a Niger Trigger but i've always read the Blue Throat is the only reef safe trigger out there. Any thoughts on that?

Recty · 11/16/2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sedor

Also, ccampbell57, I think he only has 3 but your right, 6 would be madness. I'm not sure I would do 3!

I count I *think* 7 triggers in there...

I can see 4 pinktails, a bluethroat, he said there is a picasso and it looks to me like there is one unidentified right in the middle of the tank turning towards the camera. That one in the middle might be the picasso, so probably just 6 triggers. JUST SIX in a 72g tank.

I also see two purple tangs...

I'd have to agree with ccamp, it's just waiting for disaster to strike.

ccampbell57 · 11/16/2009, 01:43 PM

Sedor - look at the picture. There are 4 pinktails and at least 2 blue throats and 1 huma...so I misscounted...there are 7

gradth · 11/16/2009, 03:33 PM

LMAO, Eric you are too mean to these people.

Look at the picture closely folks.

silverfly · 11/16/2009, 05:56 PM

photoshop?

Recty · 11/16/2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gradth

LMAO, Eric you are too mean to these people.

Look at the picture closely folks.

Please elaborate... I've looked closely and am not sure what you're talking about.

finch6013 · 11/16/2009, 08:03 PM

you damn fool! 7 triggers!!!! Holy ****!

garrettm85 · 11/16/2009, 08:28 PM

CA2OR, you are one crazy cat to have that many triggers in a 72g bowfront. Well if you end up needing more cleanup crew items or coral frags, you will definately know who to call. LOL

I am suprised there isn't some more good ole bashin going on up in here with all those awesome triggers in a 72g bowfront and thats not to mention all the other cool fish like your tang(s), etc.

garrettm85 · 11/16/2009, 08:29 PM

Also please note that this man really does have a trigger packed tank. I know him in person and he is way more gutsy than I could ever be.

Achilles BC · 11/17/2009, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garrettm85

Also please note that this man really does have a trigger packed tank. I know him in person and he is way more gutsy than I could ever be.

I'll second this! If it shouldn't be done he will try it to see if your right!!!

Heck, you should get a sargassum too so you have all the triggers that are thought to be somewhat reefsafe, and one thats not(HUMA HUMA

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RealReef7 · 11/17/2009, 01:15 AM

First of all I give you credit for pulling it off. Second I just hope you get a bigger tank later on. One question. What is your protein skimmer rated up for?

CA2OR · 11/19/2009, 11:31 PM

I don't know what the skimmer is rated at. It is a Top Fathom and is quite large from what I have had in the past.

Achilles BC, I have tried to get a Sargassum....still am.

CA2OR · 11/19/2009, 11:32 PM

Quick note....so although none of my triggers have nipped at any corals or inverts...what they are doing now is attacking me everytime I put my arm in the tank

silverfly · 11/20/2009, 08:31 AM

How are you managing this? How long has your system been like this?

richie

BrianD · 11/20/2009, 09:38 AM

Poor husbandry doesn't require skill nor bravery, it only requires a disregard for the livestock in our care.

11/16/2009, 02:33 AM	#1
CA2OR Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 393	Trigger Territory Tank is a 72 gallon bowfront. The ones you can't see in the above pic 3 false perc's, 1 flame angel, 4 neon gobies. Triggers found here Blue Throat, Pink Tail and Huma Huma my picasso another pic of picasso Melenarus Wrasse Lownmower blenny Last edited by CA2OR; 11/16/2009 at 02:39 AM.

11/16/2009, 12:11 PM	#9
Sardaukar Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,439	Cool tank - how many triggers total are in there? I think I see at least 3 pink tails and a blue throat and one I'm not sure of? Sorry about that shrimp but it pretty much confirms the idea that fish often consider things already in the tank as non-food and things added to their home after them as potential food __________________ Currently tank-less :(

11/16/2009, 12:42 PM	#10
ccampbell57 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado Posts: 2,138	CA2OR - 72g tank + 6 triggers + aggression = disaster. __________________ ><((((> Chris <))))>< Death, Taxes, and QT'g are the only things I am 100% certain on. Rarity and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Don't ask "how much $" a fish costs but rather "how much enjoyment" will I receive from this animal. Current Tank Info: 1000g Reef system

11/16/2009, 12:52 PM	#11
sedor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,689	I'm impressed you've got all those triggers in a reef with no problems. I would be worried that one day one of them would get coral hungry and start going to town. Also, ccampbell57, I think he only has 3 but your right, 6 would be madness. I'm not sure I would do 3! Anyways...I would love to get a Niger Trigger but i've always read the Blue Throat is the only reef safe trigger out there. Any thoughts on that? __________________ Ryan

11/16/2009, 01:43 PM	#13
ccampbell57 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado Posts: 2,138	Sedor - look at the picture. There are 4 pinktails and at least 2 blue throats and 1 huma...so I misscounted...there are 7 __________________ ><((((> Chris <))))>< Death, Taxes, and QT'g are the only things I am 100% certain on. Rarity and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Don't ask "how much $" a fish costs but rather "how much enjoyment" will I receive from this animal. Current Tank Info: 1000g Reef system

11/16/2009, 04:53 AM	#2
kinlayan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cape Town , South Africa Posts: 822	any aggression problems with the different triggers?

11/16/2009, 07:52 AM	#3
CA2OR Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 393	Not so far. The Picasso definately doesn't take any #$^@ from the others....but he is way small

11/16/2009, 07:59 AM	#4
silverfly Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: england Posts: 579	I wish i could keep a picasso. Thought about setting my old 120 up as a trigger tank-love em! Nice tank too. Richie

11/16/2009, 08:22 AM	#5
CA2OR Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 393	Well none of my triggers have posed a single problem....all inverts have been safe to date minus one cleanershrimp, but I accidently chased him out into the open after he shed. I thought it was the shedding I was netting....turned out it was him. When he got out of the net it was already over. No fish missing, pertaining to small fish. No corals getting nipped on. So far so good. They actually seem to school at times...and what makes it funny is the Picasso is the leader of the pack....he is smaller than a quarter. All other triggers are around 3 to 4 inches. Seriously, not even those little rogue starfish have been messed with. I did see the picasso eat a hermit that was out of his shell, but then again I have seen my tang do that and my wrasse.

11/16/2009, 08:58 AM	#6
silverfly Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: england Posts: 579	What about when the picasso gets big though? Richie

11/16/2009, 09:01 AM	#7
CA2OR Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 393	yeah I am having a tank built as we speak. I plan to do a trigger only reef tank soon. I will be adding a few more triggers when tank is done and running.

11/16/2009, 09:08 AM	#8
silverfly Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: england Posts: 579	Awsome!

11/16/2009, 03:33 PM	#14
gradth Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 517	LMAO, Eric you are too mean to these people. Look at the picture closely folks. __________________ Josh Click on the redhouse for my 180 build. Current Tank Info: 180 gallon pennisula reef

11/16/2009, 05:56 PM	#15
silverfly Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: england Posts: 579	photoshop?

11/16/2009, 08:03 PM	#17
finch6013 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 112	you damn fool! 7 triggers!!!! Holy ****!

11/16/2009, 08:28 PM	#18
garrettm85 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 138	CA2OR, you are one crazy cat to have that many triggers in a 72g bowfront. Well if you end up needing more cleanup crew items or coral frags, you will definately know who to call. LOL I am suprised there isn't some more good ole bashin going on up in here with all those awesome triggers in a 72g bowfront and thats not to mention all the other cool fish like your tang(s), etc. __________________ 90g display with inline prop system.

11/16/2009, 08:29 PM	#19
garrettm85 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 138	Also please note that this man really does have a trigger packed tank. I know him in person and he is way more gutsy than I could ever be. __________________ 90g display with inline prop system.

11/17/2009, 01:15 AM	#21
RealReef7 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: bikini island Posts: 954	First of all I give you credit for pulling it off. Second I just hope you get a bigger tank later on. One question. What is your protein skimmer rated up for?

11/19/2009, 11:31 PM	#22
CA2OR Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 393	I don't know what the skimmer is rated at. It is a Top Fathom and is quite large from what I have had in the past. Achilles BC, I have tried to get a Sargassum....still am.

11/19/2009, 11:32 PM	#23
CA2OR Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 393	Quick note....so although none of my triggers have nipped at any corals or inverts...what they are doing now is attacking me everytime I put my arm in the tank

11/20/2009, 08:31 AM	#24
silverfly Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: england Posts: 579	How are you managing this? How long has your system been like this? richie

11/20/2009, 09:38 AM	#25
BrianD Sir Brian The Lenient Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Mattoon, IL Posts: 32,111	Poor husbandry doesn't require skill nor bravery, it only requires a disregard for the livestock in our care. __________________ Always strive for the optimum environment, not the minimum environment. Current Tank Info: Empty