Are Groupers and Triggers to aggressive for my tank?

Marinoman08 · 02-28-2008, 06:00 AM

I got a Snow flake eel, Stars and stripes puffer,Engineer Golby,TOmato Clown,
Im looking to add a Niger or Picasso Trigger in there will he go good the the group or is he to agressive same thing with groupers should i not add a grouper in there to due to aggresiveness?

55 gallon.

zy112 · 02-28-2008, 06:14 AM

I would say your bioload is close to capacity and wouldnt add a trigger, especially since they can get large.

tbittner · 02-28-2008, 07:12 AM

Both of these fish grow WAY to big for a 55g. I have a picasso, clown trigger, porcupine puffer, snowflake eel, and a grouper in a 150g and they are indeed growing pretty quickly, especially the grouper. Before the end of the year, they will be living in a 360g, 8 foot long tank. Even that may not be big enough for these.

Unless you are planning on a VERY large upgrade in the very near future, I would advise against adding any of these fish to your tank. Within a year, your snowflake will probably end up eating your other fish. I won't be surprised, in a year, if you say your snowflake is well over 2 feet in length.

Dentoid · 02-28-2008, 08:09 AM

You're over stocked already. You are heading for catastrophy as your 55 matures. That will be sooner than later.

Marinoman08 · 02-28-2008, 09:20 AM

Well fish are in there temporarily gunna buy a bigger tank just gotta get some **** done

tbittner · 02-28-2008, 04:46 PM

Then it would be best to wait until the bigger tank is set up. We aren't trying to give you a hard time, we are just answering your question.

AQTCJAK · 02-28-2008, 04:58 PM

agreed having had & still have triggers and aggressive fish it is best to wait

naperenterprise · 02-28-2008, 05:00 PM

Hey Lets see some pics of your current set up with the fish.

Welcome to RS! This hobby always ends up making us all buy bigger and better tanks.

Your gona have fun!

02-28-2008, 06:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Marinoman08 Tubeworm Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 33 View Gallery Karma Komment	Are Groupers and Triggers to aggressive for my tank? I got a Snow flake eel, Stars and stripes puffer,Engineer Golby,TOmato Clown, Im looking to add a Niger or Picasso Trigger in there will he go good the the group or is he to agressive same thing with groupers should i not add a grouper in there to due to aggresiveness? 55 gallon.

02-28-2008, 06:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
zy112 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: IN Posts: 984 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Are Groupers and Triggers to aggressive for my tank? I would say your bioload is close to capacity and wouldnt add a trigger, especially since they can get large. __________________ Zach

02-28-2008, 07:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Are Groupers and Triggers to aggressive for my tank? Both of these fish grow WAY to big for a 55g. I have a picasso, clown trigger, porcupine puffer, snowflake eel, and a grouper in a 150g and they are indeed growing pretty quickly, especially the grouper. Before the end of the year, they will be living in a 360g, 8 foot long tank. Even that may not be big enough for these. Unless you are planning on a VERY large upgrade in the very near future, I would advise against adding any of these fish to your tank. Within a year, your snowflake will probably end up eating your other fish. I won't be surprised, in a year, if you say your snowflake is well over 2 feet in length. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Are Groupers and Triggers to aggressive for my tank? You're over stocked already. You are heading for catastrophy as your 55 matures. That will be sooner than later. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-28-2008, 04:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Are Groupers and Triggers to aggressive for my tank? Then it would be best to wait until the bigger tank is set up. We aren't trying to give you a hard time, we are just answering your question. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

02-28-2008, 09:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Marinoman08 Tubeworm Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 33 View Gallery Karma Komment	Well fish are in there temporarily gunna buy a bigger tank just gotta get some **** done

02-28-2008, 04:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,224 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Are Groupers and Triggers to aggressive for my tank? agreed having had & still have triggers and aggressive fish it is best to wait __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

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naperenterprise Achilles Tang Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 899 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Are Groupers and Triggers to aggressive for my tank? Hey Lets see some pics of your current set up with the fish. Welcome to RS! This hobby always ends up making us all buy bigger and better tanks. Your gona have fun! __________________ ~~~Jason~~~ Pennsylvania Reef Club Go check out My Chronicle

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