Mean pink tail trigger

k9anna · 10-29-2003, 09:20 PM

I have a Pink tail tigger in my 55 gal reef tank that I have caught attacking snails so I got a Pink thats not reef safe. has anyone else caught a pink tail attacking snails....

**Poseidon** · 10-29-2003, 10:00 PM

Nope, I haven't seen it happen b4 but that could happen with almost any fish I have a Pseudochromis that attacks my Fihgting Conchs every chance he gets...

Mike

Amphibious · 10-29-2003, 10:12 PM

It's been my experience and I thought general knowledge that triggers are not reef safe.

***Reefland*** · 10-29-2003, 11:14 PM

The Blue Jaw and Pink Tail triggers are considered to be reef safe from what I understand. The typically don't nip on corals or tear up substrate/rock however I think some inverts such as snails may become victim to them.

I have never had either of these fish, nor would I put them in my reef but I think this is the general concensus.

Regards,
Scott Z.

**Ninong** · 10-29-2003, 11:17 PM

Melichthys vidua
Pinktail triggerfish

"Diet consists mainly of algae and detritus but also takes in crustaceans, octopuses, sponges, and fishes."

Max. size = 40 cm (TL)
They may not eat corals but they are not totally reef safe: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/Spec...ciesname=vidua

10-29-2003, 09:20 PM	#1
k9anna Council Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Eatonton Ga Posts: 321	Mean pink tail trigger I have a Pink tail tigger in my 55 gal reef tank that I have caught attacking snails so I got a Pink thats not reef safe. has anyone else caught a pink tail attacking snails.... __________________ Fish can Talk ! if Only we would Listen..

10-29-2003, 10:00 PM	#2
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,540	Nope, I haven't seen it happen b4 but that could happen with almost any fish I have a Pseudochromis that attacks my Fihgting Conchs every chance he gets... Mike __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

10-29-2003, 10:12 PM	#3
Amphibious Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fort Pierce, FL. Posts: 32	It's been my experience and I thought general knowledge that triggers are not reef safe. __________________ Amphibious At home on land or sea. Visit my website:The Cultured Reef

10-29-2003, 11:14 PM	#4
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,161	The Blue Jaw and Pink Tail triggers are considered to be reef safe from what I understand. The typically don't nip on corals or tear up substrate/rock however I think some inverts such as snails may become victim to them. I have never had either of these fish, nor would I put them in my reef but I think this is the general concensus. Regards, Scott Z. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

10-29-2003, 11:17 PM	#5
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,692	Melichthys vidua Pinktail triggerfish "Diet consists mainly of algae and detritus but also takes in crustaceans, octopuses, sponges, and fishes." Max. size = 40 cm (TL) They may not eat corals but they are not totally reef safe: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/Spec...ciesname=vidua __________________ Ninong

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