a trigger tank

i was thinking that my next tank 180g or above id have a trigger tank. are all these fish compatable? i also have a red sea sailfin and a rabbitfish id thought id put in with them. are there any other kinds of fish i could put with them? and i take it this tank would be a fowlr? and if they are only for a fowlr would a 55g tank be big enough for them realizing that i wouldnt that many any ways. but then again i just may have to buy more tanks for the fish i want.

 

Which trigger species were you wanting? 180g is the minimum recommended tank size for the larger ones. Of course, mixing them is always a 50/50 gamble. Given plenty of space and kept well-fed, they might get along.

None of the fish you mentioned are suitable for a 55g. They will grow too big and require a lot of swimming space.

 

+1. I was dumb enough to put a Pink tail in with a Niger. Niger got his butt whooped.

 

They can take years to reach full size. A 180 would do for a long time. Starting them out small, and feeding them well can go a long way towards success. Large angels, tangs and more aggressive wrasses work well.

 

wow realy havent decided which triggers to get yet cause some of the one are nearly $200. but this whouldnt happen for at least 6 months before i upgrade. 180g for triggers 200g+ for a reef. i love saltwater .

 

Price is another good reason to buy them small. IME, it's much easier to grow fish up together. I would never be able to have a Blueline trigger if I had to add it as an adult.

Btw, my Goldheart trigger has the best disposition of all of them. He's the peacekeeper of the tank. Never causes any trouble, but will not take any crap from anyone. Beautiful fish, too.

 

just out out of curisusity (sp) if i get all my triggers the same size how many could i get if i have a 180g+ tank? and to be thurthful im not sure which 1s wanta get yet. some i see get over a foot long so that may be a problem. but when i do get the im going to get them small so they can grow and i can have fun watching them.