Trigger

[brett042001]

Will a trigger the same size as other fish eat them. I was told at the store they were not aggressive and now online I'm seeing something different! Help! he's acting fine now

 

[4FordFamily]

Depends on a lot of factors - a trigger won't eat fish the same size but may kill them depending on the species of trigger, tankmates, size of tank, etc.

 

[brett042001]

it's a picasso trigger and he's with 2 clowns and 2 yellow tail damsels but they are all the same size

 

[Richie49]

How big is the tank?

 

[brett042001]

20

 

[brett042001]

How big is the tank?

20 gallons but he will be moved up

 

[Richie49]

I had a niger trigger in my 75 with 2 clowns and a tang and he was very peaceful. Guess it depends on size and species

 

[4FordFamily]

Picasso can be aggressive, but will probably be fine with your additions but the 20 gallon tank is too small even for a tiny juvenile Picasso -- the lack of side to side swimming room will stress him out and could lead to significantly more aggression..

 

[lion king]

Any lfs that sold you a picasso knowing he was going in a 20g, should not be in business. Not only is it just not right to put a fish like that in such a small tank, even a 1" picasso could possibly shred the rest of your tank; and picasso's aren't even top teir aggressive triggers.

 

[Bdog4u2]

I had a Picasso for 10 years in a 75 gallon and his best friend was a blue damsel but he would eat any other damsels I added.
He was my favorite fish I've ever owned he was incredibly smart and would play with toys and I even taught him tricks