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Triggers?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by SaltWaterloo, Apr 18, 2010.

  1. SaltWaterloo

    SaltWaterloo Inactive User

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    I've never been a fan of triggers, but lately I have kinda grown on Humu Picasso triggers. I've been doing some research and learning about them, but i always like to get advice from real life experiences with them. So if anyone has any information on triggers, let me know!
    After much prompting (and finding a good deal) ive decided to go with a 75gallon instead of the 55g. Research for the Picasso trigger says "A 70 gallon or larger aquarium with rocks and caves provides a good
    habitat." - liveaquaria.com. Havnt found another source yet.
    I cant seem to find any info on whether they will nip/eat coral. anyone know? edit: I see your supposed to use caution when mixing triggers and coral. anyone know what they might nip/eat and what they might leave alone?
    It looks like they eat most inverts. anyone know of some that it wouldnt eat?
    "These fish are one of the lesser aggressive Triggers and do well
    in a community aquarium.
    " - Saltwaterfish.com
    "The Picasso triggerfish is not reef save as they will eat most small
    invertebrates. They will also tip over and damage corals and similar
    when they roam around the aquarium rearranging and exploring things." - aquaticcommunity.com
     
  2. bobsfish

    bobsfish Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Liveaquaria and Bluezooaquatics have good profile info. Here's a link to the Liveaquaria link for Humu Triggers - I agree they're awesome - but, they will need big water, although I'm not sure how fast they grow, so a 55 or 75 might be good for awhile. And, they are not reef safe, meaning they will nip at corals. So, if you plan to invest in corals, you don't want a trigger.
    http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/...pcatid=253
     
  3. SaltWaterloo

    SaltWaterloo Inactive User

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    I havnt actually seen anything that says they will nip corals. unless "not reef safe" universally means they will nip corals. I read (and quoted) that they will knock corals over while rearranging, but if they were established corals that wer attacked, would knocking them over be a problem?
     
  4. Bela

    Bela Inactive User

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    Not reef safe generally means not good with corals. Weather the coral is "established" or not, IMO you don't want a fish rearanging or trying to rearrange them. Have never had one of these guys, but I would avoid them unless you are going fish only.
     
  5. Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I believe they will eat corals. I was snorkeling in HI last month and watched a 12" huma trigger happily grazing on them...
     
  6. pondman

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    I currently have one of these guys and they are not reef safe. I think mostley they are not invert safe,so since most reefs have snails and hermits that is why they dont recommend them for reefs.i put up a 125 and devided the tank with a plexi-panel to keep the two sides from eachother on one side i have a humu as well as a pinktail on the other i have corals and inverts and less aggressive fish. so far its working very good
     
  7. FlyingMoray Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Most triggers will nip at anything hard to wear their teeth down. My undulated trigger will literally pick up and move anything in the tank around to his liking and he will bite and chew on anything in the tank. If you're planning on having corals, I would stay away from all triggers accept the pink tail, blue jaw, and sargassum triggers. These three will be just fine in a 75 gallon for a long time and will also not disturb the corals like others would.
     
  8. stew Well-Known ReefKeeper GIRS Member

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    I've had my picasso for about a year and will vouch for their tendency to rearrange the rockwork. I've been able to keep some nerite and turbo snails with him but crabs don't last long. He's a very messy eater so be sure your system will handle the bio load. They have a great personality and are slow growing but after all is said and done they are still triggers.
     
  9. FishBrain Expert Reefkeeper

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    They are fine with soft coral but will devestate all stony corals. They will kill any fish that cant hold there own two. I wouldn't get one unless your going fish only with a few soft corals.
     
  10. SaltWaterloo

    SaltWaterloo Inactive User

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    Thanks guys i appreciate the input!
     

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