I Really Really Really want to see a Triggerfish/Lionfish Dominant tank
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I know exactly how it goes but then again they say not to mix the same body type of wrasse or not to add multiple of the same angelfish, or even a trio of maroon clowns etc but people have done it! I bet someone out there has added triggers with lion fish successfully and plenty of them at that
PJS
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I happen to have a Lion, Trigger and Eel in a tank for over a year now. I've seen each of them take food from the others mouths , so far no blood shed. The trigger seems to know not to push it with the Lion, though I would think that the trigger could do some damage if he wanted to.
eatbreakfast
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For each of the scenarios mentioned there is a reason why it works.
1) Not to mix the same body type of wrasse. -as somewhat of a wrasse aficionado, whoever said this is just wrong.
2) Multiple of the same angelfish should not be kept together. -lg angels are pr forming and small angels are haremic. If specimens are put together while young enough, and with enough space, they form their natural bonds.
3) Trio of maroon clowns can't be done. -Clownfish are colonial, if specimens are acquired young enough they will form their natural bonds.
Knowing why something may or may not work is important.
Triggers are intelligent, and many species are quite aggressive. They have powerful jaws and sharp teeth. They are curious and explore their surroundings with their mouth.
Lionfish are slow, have long delicate fins, and are generally quite peaceful.
Both fish are long lived. Even if you were to get away with it for a year or two, will you be able to get away with it for 10-12+ years?
The 'best' chances for success would be with one of the more peaceful triggers, such as pink tail or blue throat.
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I completely agree and as always I hightly value your expertise TJ and your wrasse dominant tank at that! I also didn't mean wrasses I meant the same body type of tangs (even though in the wild yellow tangs for example school) I have yet to see a school of multiple different species of tangs in the wild all as one unit. And I know that if young enough the fish such as angels and clowns can create a bond I was curious if that was the same with triggers and lionfish (or if it is like when we try to tame wild tigers and they are fine when young but turn when they get older)
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