Picasso Trigger antics

my2rotties · #1 02-13-2009, 06:12 PM

I love clown triggers. I have to agree with the puffers and triggers having great personalities. Can't forget the tangs and gobies though. My whole tank has such like and fun to it. My Banana wrasse always moves things around and the Picasso is always hauling mouthfuls of sand around to make new things. I don't know what he's building, but I don't think he does either.

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Originally Posted by tang daddy

I just recently aquired a clown trigger one of my favourite salty fish when he eats he makes bone cracking noises, somewhat like what you described as long as he's fed every other day he leaves the other tank mates alone. I love watching these guys swim they're like heat sinking missiles, I agree lots of fun watching them. Triggers, puffers and angels have awesome character!!

robzilla · #2 02-13-2009, 06:25 PM

here's a pic of the one i had. that fish had the most personality of any fish i have kept yet.
he would constantly talk to you, follow you as moved around the room. and would reorganize any piece of rock he could manage to pick up. frags never stayed in the same spot. when i got him, he was in a tank by himself and i added a few fish, without any issue of him being overly aggressive. he would establish the pecking order, with him at the top, and the rest of the fish would get along well.

my2rotties · #3 02-13-2009, 06:36 PM

Mine is quiet during the day but in the evenings he chomps, clicks, and snaps. It is funny since we really thought our powerhead was making those noises. I didn't believe my hubby it was the Picasso for the longest time since I was never looking at his mouth when he did the noises. My guy is just little fellow about 3" long and is a favorite. He gets along with everybody so far, but I did read they can turn out nasty later on. I am hoping not, but will deal with it when the day comes.

What happened to yours'?

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Originally Posted by robzilla

here's a pic of the one i had. that fish had the most personality of any fish i have kept yet.
he would constantly talk to you, follow you as moved around the room. and would reorganize any piece of rock he could manage to pick up. frags never stayed in the same spot. when i got him, he was in a tank by himself and i added a few fish, without any issue of him being overly aggressive. he would establish the pecking order, with him at the top, and the rest of the fish would get along well.

robzilla · #4 02-13-2009, 07:26 PM

i hoping it was just old age, the guy i got him from had him for years, as he was tiny when he first got him. he was 6-7" long and nicely fat!!. i had him for 2 years before he passed on.

my2rotties · #5 02-13-2009, 07:46 PM

So sorry to hear that. At least he had a long and happy life.

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Originally Posted by robzilla

i hoping it was just old age, the guy i got him from had him for years, as he was tiny when he first got him. he was 6-7" long and nicely fat!!. i had him for 2 years before he passed on.

tang daddy · #6 02-14-2009, 12:19 AM

^^wow cant wait till my picasso gets big like that!!

OCDP · #7 02-14-2009, 12:47 AM

I thought it was normal Trigger behaviour for them to "click" their teeth? Or maybe it's just the Piacasso.. I still like to pretend I know things even thought I'm not in the hobby anymore...

my2rotties · #8 02-14-2009, 02:23 AM

Me too!!!

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Originally Posted by tang daddy

^^wow cant wait till my picasso gets big like that!!