Blue throat Triggerfish

[Swimboy123]

Hey all;

I'm interested in getting a pair of Blue Throat Triggerfish for my 150 reef. Somebody can get all sorts of conflicting information on the internet regarding species and I have found some supporting these fish in a captive reef and some info that nixes it. Can anyone provide their two cents on whether this is a good idea or not?

 

Thanks!

[roni]

have had 2 different blue throats over the years. never a problem with them. great reef citizen and planktivore ime.

[Swimboy123]

So, no problems with clams or shrimp at all?

 

 

[rocko918]

I had a pair and still have the male but i want him out. He is eating my zoos. He decimated my zoos so i had to move them all the frag tank till i can get him out. Not easy to do in a 210. Does not bother my shrimp.

[Max Ivers]

Mine is a model citizen and even is getting picked on by my 2 maroon clowns. They are 2" max and the trigger is 6" (male). It did try to hunt my coral banded shrimp but other than that has been awesome. Definately a good addition.

 

ps I returned the coral banded shrimp the next day before the trigger could eat it. and it was a HUGE shrimp (4-5" across claws)

Edited June 7, 2011 by Max Ivers

[epleeds]

I had a pair and still have the male but i want him out. He is eating my zoos. He decimated my zoos so i had to move them all the frag tank till i can get him out. Not easy to do in a 210. Does not bother my shrimp.

 

thats one way to thin out your purple death colonies..

[rocko918]

oh i caught him munching on them! He likes zoos alot better than palys.

[roni]

man, that sucks. if you want, I'll relocate some of your zoos to my tank for safekeeping

Edited June 7, 2011 by roni