niger trigger vs fire shrimp

[midwestfragfactory]

has anyone have any luck having a fire shrimp and niger trigger in the same tank ?

 

[Mike J.]

Even though the Fire Shrimp is a cleaner shrimp it would not be safe with the Niger Trigger. The Niger Trigger will also gnaw on your rocks and move them around.

Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Niger Triggerfish

 

[Deinonych]

Nigers tend to be pretty unpredictable as well. Some are model citizens, while others are unholy terrors from the start. They tend to get more aggressive as they age. They also need a lot of swimming room -- 180g minimum.

 

[midwestfragfactory]

He is in 240 gallon with one cleaner shrimp

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[Mike J.]

Well. You could give it a try. A lot of fish, even ones that eat shrimp, will recognize a cleaner shrimp and leave them alone. I have a coral banded that hangs out with the meanest Maroon Clown that won't let ANYTHING in its home range.

 

[Reefing Madness]

I had a Cleaner Shrimp with a Niger, once. He didnt' last very long once he came out and the Trigger noticed him.

 

[midwestfragfactory]

How big was the trigger ? Mine is 4inches

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[Deinonych]

My understanding is that triggers generally leave shrimps alone that were introduced before them. Introducing shrimps after the trigger usually results in a snack for the trigger.