Sargassum triggers

[my2rotties]

I am not adding any more fish to my tank for the time being, but would like to add a Sargassum trigger in the future.

So... I am doing my homework in all the pros and cons of having one of these gorgeous fish. Are they hardy, do they eat well, do they play well with others? I did PM a member of canreef whom tried a couple but he had nothing but bad luck, which concerns me.

I have four tangs, a Picasso trigger, my porcupine puffer and a couple of clown fish, as well as a coral beauty and sand sifting goby. My research says they are reef safe but what is your experience with them? How about personality? Would one get along with my other fish?

Do they have any species specific diseases or immune system issues? Are they fish that are reputed to be cyanide caught or die of any unknown reasons? How large or small a specimen is best to bring home? How long should I have him paid for at the LFS before bringing him home? Any research I have done shows that they are hardy and easy to keep, however that may not be so.

Thanks in advance for the insight...

[cav~firez22]

I have one in my Reef, and they are Very neat fish. mine was about 2 1/2" long when i got him, and eating right out of my hands. Definatly a great fish for the reef. the Sargassum & Blue throats are known to be reef safe. Havin a sargassum, i can vouch that they are safe. all my cleaner shrimp are still alive.

as long as your tanks parameters are good, and the fish is eating at the LFS, pick him as soon as you can

[my2rotties]

Thanks for the reply. How long have you had your trigger and how big is he now?

Originally Posted by cav~firez22

I have one in my Reef, and they are Very neat fish. mine was about 2 1/2" long when i got him, and eating right out of my hands. Definatly a great fish for the reef. the Sargassum & Blue throats are known to be reef safe. Havin a sargassum, i can vouch that they are safe. all my cleaner shrimp are still alive.

as long as your tanks parameters are good, and the fish is eating at the LFS, pick him as soon as you can

[Trigger Man]

I was looking into the Sargassum a bit back when I was thinking of putting either it or a Niger in my tank. From what I found out they are pretty hardy and eat well, as is the case with most triggers. From people I talked to that owned them none had major problems with them and the thier corals, other then the moving of some pieces here and there, but a little epoxy can take care of that issue.

[my2rotties]

I have a seahare and he pretty much demolishes everything anyways... when I saw these fish in the store, I was blown away by how beautiful they are in the flesh. No pictures do it justice... I already emailed the store to see if I can pay for it and they can hold it for a few weeks... of course they will. If they are still available on Friday I will get one held for me. I just want to make sure nothing goes wrong.

I love triggers they are a blast.

Originally Posted by Trigger Man

I was looking into the Sargassum a bit back when I was thinking of putting either it or a Niger in my tank. From what I found out they are pretty hardy and eat well, as is the case with most triggers. From people I talked to that owned them none had major problems with them and the thier corals, other then the moving of some pieces here and there, but a little epoxy can take care of that issue.

[cav~firez22]

Ive had my sarg for 8 months now.

[fishytime]

Very good article in the current edition "Coral" magazine on triggers.

[my2rotties]

I read it... three times. AWESOME magazine.

Originally Posted by fishytime

Very good article in the current edition "Coral" magazine on triggers.

[dkcrx]

Awsome fish I have had a pair for about 4 months now, they were a bit timid at first, so had to target feed, but now they eat out of my hand. I got them small, aprox 2 inches and tey have grown a bit. I have them inwith 11 diferent tangs, purple fire fish, some small gobies and cleaner shrimp + all the coral I can stuff into a 300gal tank and they don't bother anything.

[my2rotties]

What did you target feed? Anything in particular that they like? The ones available at this time are much larger then your little guys. Do you know how long they were at the store prior to your purchase? I am looking into one, but want to pay for him and leave him at the store for at least a month or so... I don't want to miss out on one of them since I have read that they bare not often available. I have never seen one in my year and a half in the hobby.

Are they very active swimmers in your experience? The articles and research I have done says different things, so to hear first hand from an actual owner is very helpful. Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by dkcrx

Awsome fish I have had a pair for about 4 months now, they were a bit timid at first, so had to target feed, but now they eat out of my hand. I got them small, aprox 2 inches and tey have grown a bit. I have them inwith 11 diferent tangs, purple fire fish, some small gobies and cleaner shrimp + all the coral I can stuff into a 300gal tank and they don't bother anything.