What is the least agressive triggerfish?

Slim Jim · 07-20-2011, 06:36 PM

I have had nigers and clowns. Just wandering if there's a trigger that is a little more reef safe, not spit at you and try taking fingers off lol. Or do they all have a nasty attitude?

Chris · 07-22-2011, 10:38 PM

Blue Throat ( Xanthichthys auromarginatus ) Are considered one of the most mellow triggers there are, and are considered reef safe (with caution mostly towards snails, crabs and shrimp!). I have personally had a Blue throat for over a year and really like it alot, I also have a Sargassum Trigger ( Xanthichthys ringens ) which is also considered reef safe (same cautions, but also more aggressive especially with smaller/ slower fish)..... both have been good with my snails, crabs and cleaner shrimp but one of them did knock out a peppermint I think

Slim Jim · 07-23-2011, 12:29 AM

Thanks chort55 for helping me out.
I've never seen either fish in person. I did research with the info you gave, and both fish are very nice looking. Sorry to hear about your peppermint. Just don't hear much about triggers in a reef setting. But I want at least one. So1 of these 2 I'll put in once tank is completely established. Triggers are just full of personality.

I knew that some fish in this family are, considered reef safe. I couldn't find them though.

Thanks again,
Jim

Chris · 07-23-2011, 12:37 AM

What size tank do you have? Honestly, I wouldnt even consider a trigger in under a 6' tank, even the less aggressive ones will get ticked off if cramped and they are powerful quick swimmers