Multiple triggers?

Manicfish84 · Jun 7, 2019

I am planning my new tank (custom 9’x 24 depth and 30 high about 330 gallons larger if I can get it into my home) I want to get information about adding multiple “reef safe triggers” once the tank is up and running. I was thinking about a sargassum, a golden back and a pair or one crosshatch. Any information/advice on these would be greatly appreciated.

EmdeReef · Jun 7, 2019

No experience with gold backs but sargassum and crosshatch will do fine together IME.

Singspot · Jun 9, 2019

What do you think of Niger Trigger?

BTW, wouldn't crosshatch be a bit aggressive?

What other fish are you planning on keeping .. the list will depend on that too ..

nereefpat · Jun 9, 2019

Amit Singh said:
What do you think of Niger Trigger?

BTW, wouldn't crosshatch be a bit aggressive?.

Way less aggressive than a Niger.

Hitman · Jun 9, 2019

I have 2 nigers in my mixed reef and they are the most laid back fish in the tank. They have never touched a coral, snails on the other hand, well the lucky ones last a month.

McPuff · Jun 10, 2019

Some people even keep Rhinecanthus ("lagoon triggers") in their reefs... though they will eat your inverts for sure. Just have to decide what you're willing to deal with. :0)

The other species seem pretty safe. Of course you'll run the risk of getting one that isn't fully "reef safe" but the chances are pretty good.

Manicfish84 · Jun 11, 2019

Amit Singh said:
What do you think of Niger Trigger?

BTW, wouldn't crosshatch be a bit aggressive?

What other fish are you planning on keeping .. the list will depend on that too ..

I’m gonna move over my yellow tang, purple tang and scopes tang. I have a pair of clowns , green spotted mandarin and a sixline wrasse. I would like a few anthias, a few cardinals, lawnmower blenny. I am open to suggestions for reef safe fish/inhabitants