Mandarin and Niger Trigger Compatibility

[Kris39]

I currently have a 125 Gallon tank, I have an extremely docile Trigger and really want a Mandarin, would this work out?

 

[GrapevineReefs]

I have a niger trigger and a mandarin in one of my frAg systems the two fish aren’t really competing for the same food source nor are they mortal enemies so it’s not a compatibility issue the issue with mandarins is feeding them. As most every thread about them says they NEED pods and a healthy mature tank to thrive. I’ve never gotten a green mandarin onto live baby brine shrimp but I do have a spotted psychedelic mandarin that eats live baby brine. It’s hit or miss... it’s just hard having such a gorgeous fish in your tank starve out before your eyes

 

[Wolf89]

I have 2 nigers in my dt. They don't know my mandarin exists. You'd be fine.

 

[Kris39]

I have a niger trigger and a mandarin in one of my frAg systems the two fish aren’t really competing for the same food source nor are they mortal enemies so it’s not a compatibility issue the issue with mandarins is feeding them. As most every thread about them says they NEED pods and a healthy mature tank to thrive. I’ve never gotten a green mandarin onto live baby brine shrimp but I do have a spotted psychedelic mandarin that eats live baby brine. It’s hit or miss... it’s just hard having such a gorgeous fish in your tank starve out before your eyes

Do you use Filter socks? Wouldn’t that hinder the Pods numbers? If not socks what do you use?

 

[nereefpat]

Niger shouldn't notice it. I would add the mandarin after lights out.

 

[Clownfish_Boy]

My fish compatibility chart shows no for Triggers and Mandarins, but you can't always go by the chart. Looks like others have had no problem keeping the two together.

 

[Wolf89]

Do you use Filter socks? Wouldn’t that hinder the Pods numbers? If not socks what do you use?

Filter socks do not have a measureable impact on copepod populations.

 

[GrapevineReefs]

Do you use Filter socks? Wouldn’t that hinder the Pods numbers? If not socks what do you use?

I do use filter socks! Always have and don’t plan on stopping anytime soon I keep healthy refigums in all my reef tanks which afford the pods a safe place to repopulate. I’ve never had a problem with the socks diminishing the pod numbers. My mandarins are fat and healthy!

 

[Bpfor3]

I cut two 2” slits in my three socks. They still catch crud, but let things flow through. Works well for me.

 

[Uncle99]

My pods inhabit the hard surfaces, I doubt many in the column to get trapped by socks.

 

[Webslinger]

I have a niger trigger and a mandarin in one of my frAg systems the two fish aren’t really competing for the same food source nor are they mortal enemies so it’s not a compatibility issue the issue with mandarins is feeding them. As most every thread about them says they NEED pods and a healthy mature tank to thrive. I’ve never gotten a green mandarin onto live baby brine shrimp but I do have a spotted psychedelic mandarin that eats live baby brine. It’s hit or miss... it’s just hard having such a gorgeous fish in your tank starve out before your eyes

Funny mine eats pellets. I have a bout 100lbs of rock to supplement his diet. He's a fatty

 

[Leslie Tabor]

Do you use Filter socks? Wouldn’t that hinder the Pods numbers? If not socks what do you use?

I have a 2 dragonets and have always used socks. Pods don't live in the water column, they crawl around in/on the rocks. The only time the socks cause me issue is when adding new pods, but obviously I am just seeing the large amphipods that the mandarins are really eating anyway.

 

[lion king]

I would ask the maturity of any niger being kept with one, a niger will grow to it's full size of 12" in captivity. Their demeanor will change at 5-6" and would not think it's a good idea in the long run. A niger really is too much fish for a 125g. Do enough of your own research and find for yourself, that this is not a good idea,
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[Webslinger]

tang police ? When they get to big sell back to lfs. I hear they are good eating too.