Clown Triggerfish

[john.m.cole3]

I think these fish are the bees knees as far as their looks are concerned, but I was wondering if anyone has one in their reef tank and how big their tank is... I am setting up a 72 gal bowfront and was curious if this fish would be compatible w/ my tank. I'll be upgrading to a 180 in a little over a year. Thanks y'all!

 

[eatbreakfast]

This fish won't be a good fit for a 72g. They get large and are usually quite aggressive, though they have individual personalities. I have seen some that have terrorized all of their tankmates and I have seen some that are model citizens. But in a smaller tank aggression is usually magnified.

 

[tigerdragon]

And will wreak havoc on snails and crabs

 

[hybridazn]

I've also seen them rip up corals as well. They take a bite out of everything at some point.

A 72 would be outgrown by even a tiny clown trigger in a matter of months.

 

[john.m.cole3]

ok cool. thanks guys. glad i asked

 

[scardall]

In addition never feed it live food. The aggression will amplify .

 

[john.m.cole3]

maybe a yellow eyed kole tang... liveaquaria says they only need a 70 gal min