Niger Trigger

[mikemcd]

Okay,
How many folks out there have a Niger Trigger in their tank?

I have a 90G setup that I would like to put both a Niger Trigger and a Hippo Tang in.

I wouldn't classify my tanks as Reef, but they are not FOWLR either as I have soft corals (Xenia, polyps, mushrooms, kenya trees, ricordia and frogspawn) in both. Also, the tank currently houses a couple of damsels, foxface, royal gramma, six line wrasse, a chromis, tomato clown, and maybe 40 or 50 lbs of live rock.

What has been your experience with them? I have heard mostly positive feedback. Reason I ask is I know they are supposed to be some of the better triggers to put in a community tank, but they are triggers.

I have had first hand experience getting attacked by triggers @ the beach (shallow reef) @ Andersen AFB, Guam. At certain times of year (and I believe it's when they are mating/breeding), they will make a beeline for you when you are snorkeling in their territories. They are very protective and aggressive.....definitely a memorable experience...

anyway, if you have experience and opinions/feedback on this I would appreciate it.

Michael McDermott

[Pennies2Cents]

Hey there,

We have a niger trigger in our tank. Our tank is a 125 mixed reef. We have had him/her in our tank for about a year.. So far no problems. I hope this helps.

[Mr Cob]

I have a Niger Trigger...about 2 inches in size. Most of my fish are peaceful and a couple semi aqqressive like my Yellow Tang...My tank is a mixed reef with all types of corals.

No problems here. 3 months and counting...

The trigger keeps to him self.

My Yellow Tang and Large Square Anthias Male run things.

[mikemcd]

Thnks for the feedback. That's 3 people who've all given me positive info on the Niger....think I'll take the plunge...

MJM

[RaceRat]

I have a Niger Trigger...about 2 inches in size. Most of my fish are peaceful and a couple semi aqqressive like my Yellow Tang...My tank is a mixed reef with all types of corals.

No problems here. 3 months and counting...

The trigger keeps to him self.

Glad to hear he's doing well!

[mharmon]

What's the general consensus on the minimum tank size for the Niger Trigger?