Have I lost my mind???

**Poseidon** · 11-18-2003, 01:01 PM

Well what do you think????

**Ninong** · 11-18-2003, 01:08 PM

Is this what you have? http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/Spec...ciesname=niger
If so, I think that you will probably be sorry at some point in the future and have to find it a new home. Also, it's likely to get a bit too large for your tank anyway.

Good luck,

***zhenya*** · 11-18-2003, 01:16 PM

There is always an option of pan frying it,Mike

j/k of course

I too agree that it will get a bit large for the tank,sigh.It is a pretty trigger for sure.

Elmo18 · 11-18-2003, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zhenya

There is always an option of pan frying it,Mike

j/k of course

I too agree that it will get a bit large for the tank,sigh.It is a pretty trigger for sure.

Hmm how bout a Blue Jaw Trigger?

Not sure if Niger's will go after the inverts or not? Or are they the omnivore type?

- Elmo

**Poseidon** · 11-18-2003, 07:12 PM

I've read somewhere that Niger's and Blue JAws fall into the same category as far as Reef tamks go. Both are a risk, but safer then say a Clown trigger!! ( I have seen those in a VERY VERY large reef though)

So far so good!!!!

Mike

**kevinpo** · 11-18-2003, 09:56 PM

Niger triggers are from the Odonus family and are much more prone to misbehaving (especially when they reach 15-20") than the members of the Xanthichthys family that the Bluejaw belongs to. Also the Bluejaw only gets 6-8". A very peaceful well behaved fish. I have 2 of them.

It's not so much that they are a threat to corals or tankmates as they are to the decor. They can snap corals off by bumping into them and turn over rocks just for fun.

Regards,
Kevin

**Poseidon** · 11-18-2003, 10:08 PM

OUCH 15-20 inches?????

I had no idea they get THAT BIG!!! the largest I have seen was about 8-10 and I know thats too big for me...

Elmo18 · 11-19-2003, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poseidon

OUCH 15-20 inches?????

I had no idea they get THAT BIG!!! the largest I have seen was about 8-10 and I know thats too big for me...

Whoa hahahaha. I think you got your hands full there....sooon

I'm really considering getting a blue jaw for my 75 gallon....but right now, i think it can't support more fish, i've already got 5 in there.

- Elmo

**Poseidon** · 11-19-2003, 12:14 PM

Yup... Sounds like I should've spent the extra 5 bux and got the blue jaw!!! This one didn't cost me a penny though so I can't complain. I traded some Xenia and GSP to a LFS and they gave me store credit. So it works out well for everyone!!!

miareefer · 11-19-2003, 01:52 PM

Posiden
You would have to admit that fish looks hell evil Triggers have a very bad rep they love to devoid a tank of pods and just be a pain to all inverts i had to strip a tank once to remove a fin chompin trigger.

**Poseidon** · 11-19-2003, 08:02 PM

Evil NAH!!!! devious yup!!!

I can always trade him in for a new one later!!!!! Or a blue Jaw!!!

**Minh Nguyen** · 11-21-2003, 06:33 AM

Look at the mouth of the Triggers. If it is an upturn mouth, it is unlikely to cause harm to the corals. Small fish or crustasean, especially the one that was added after the Trigger, or if the Trigger is hungry, is another matter entirely.
Minh

**Poseidon** · 11-21-2003, 10:13 AM

Thanks Minh, thats why I felt "safe" adding this guy. I had no Idea that Nigers get to be SO HUGE though. Thats my only cause for concern now.

LittleDevil · 11-23-2003, 10:38 AM

Will either of the Triggers go after Shrimps, Snails, etc?? I would love to get a bluejaw trigger but I am afraid it will eat my cool cleaner shrimp....
Matt

**Poseidon** · 11-23-2003, 01:02 PM

Hey Matty...

with the size of YOUR cleaner shrimp, I'd be more concerned for the Trigger!!!

Seriusly though, I think the Blue Jaw would be fine... They have a pretty nice one at Go fish, it's 45 Bux though!!!

**kevinpo** · 11-23-2003, 10:59 PM

Blue Jaw triggers will ingnore both shrimp and snails.

HTH,
Kevin

LittleDevil · 12-13-2003, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinpo

Blue Jaw triggers will ingnore both shrimp and snails.

HTH,
Kevin

Well I think my cleaner shrimp is gone, I havent seen it since the blue jaw entered the tank. But I also have two pepermint shrimp and they are still around. So its live and learn......

Matt

CCAniman · 12-14-2003, 01:58 AM

Lol- I must be the only one that thinks that picture looks funny, looks like the trigger was photoshopped into the photo

**Poseidon** · 12-14-2003, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCAniman

Lol- I must be the only one that thinks that picture looks funny, looks like the trigger was photoshopped into the photo

You are Right!!!! I did take the trigger from a picture I used the falsh on, and added the background from a picture without flash!!!

There is another one that was untouched!!!

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11-18-2003, 01:01 PM	#1
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,248	Have I lost my mind??? Well what do you think???? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

11-18-2003, 01:08 PM	#2
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 19,724	Is this what you have? http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/Spec...ciesname=niger If so, I think that you will probably be sorry at some point in the future and have to find it a new home. Also, it's likely to get a bit too large for your tank anyway. Good luck, __________________ Ninong

11-18-2003, 01:16 PM	#3
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,722	There is always an option of pan frying it,Mike j/k of course I too agree that it will get a bit large for the tank,sigh.It is a pretty trigger for sure. __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

11-18-2003, 07:12 PM	#5
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,248	I've read somewhere that Niger's and Blue JAws fall into the same category as far as Reef tamks go. Both are a risk, but safer then say a Clown trigger!! ( I have seen those in a VERY VERY large reef though) So far so good!!!! Mike __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

11-18-2003, 09:56 PM	#6
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,425	Niger triggers are from the Odonus family and are much more prone to misbehaving (especially when they reach 15-20") than the members of the Xanthichthys family that the Bluejaw belongs to. Also the Bluejaw only gets 6-8". A very peaceful well behaved fish. I have 2 of them. It's not so much that they are a threat to corals or tankmates as they are to the decor. They can snap corals off by bumping into them and turn over rocks just for fun. Regards, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

11-18-2003, 10:08 PM	#7
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,248	OUCH 15-20 inches????? I had no idea they get THAT BIG!!! the largest I have seen was about 8-10 and I know thats too big for me... __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

11-19-2003, 12:14 PM	#9
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,248	Yup... Sounds like I should've spent the extra 5 bux and got the blue jaw!!! This one didn't cost me a penny though so I can't complain. I traded some Xenia and GSP to a LFS and they gave me store credit. So it works out well for everyone!!! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

11-19-2003, 01:52 PM	#10
miareefer Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 213	Ahhhhh Posiden You would have to admit that fish looks hell evil Triggers have a very bad rep they love to devoid a tank of pods and just be a pain to all inverts i had to strip a tank once to remove a fin chompin trigger.

11-19-2003, 08:02 PM	#11
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,248	Evil NAH!!!! devious yup!!! I can always trade him in for a new one later!!!!! Or a blue Jaw!!! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

11-21-2003, 06:33 AM	#12
Minh Nguyen Contributing Member/Moderator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 675	Look at the mouth of the Triggers. If it is an upturn mouth, it is unlikely to cause harm to the corals. Small fish or crustasean, especially the one that was added after the Trigger, or if the Trigger is hungry, is another matter entirely. Minh __________________ Minh Visit my tank at: http://berlinmethod.com/minhn/ http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...2/aquarium.htm

11-21-2003, 10:13 AM	#13
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,248	Thanks Minh, thats why I felt "safe" adding this guy. I had no Idea that Nigers get to be SO HUGE though. Thats my only cause for concern now. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

11-23-2003, 10:38 AM	#14
LittleDevil Tenant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flint,Mi Posts: 90	Will either of the Triggers go after Shrimps, Snails, etc?? I would love to get a bluejaw trigger but I am afraid it will eat my cool cleaner shrimp.... Matt

11-23-2003, 01:02 PM	#15
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,248	Hey Matty... with the size of YOUR cleaner shrimp, I'd be more concerned for the Trigger!!! Seriusly though, I think the Blue Jaw would be fine... They have a pretty nice one at Go fish, it's 45 Bux though!!! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

11-23-2003, 10:59 PM	#16
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,425	Blue Jaw triggers will ingnore both shrimp and snails. HTH, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

12-14-2003, 01:58 AM	#18
CCAniman Citizen Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 153	Lol- I must be the only one that thinks that picture looks funny, looks like the trigger was photoshopped into the photo __________________ ~~Chad~~ If at first you don't succeed, don't give up, we are here to help.

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