Triggers, how many in a 225?

[Phildo]

I'm jumping the gun here because I'm just converting my 225 over from cichlids but after I cycle, I want to go FO and get triggers. I know they get mean, big, and probably territorial - but hey I just had African Cichlids so I'm used to it.
Which types would some of you trigger keepers recommend and how many would you stock as well as what would else would make nice tank mates with triggers? Can different species be mixed successfully?
Thanks...

[MonoSebaelover]

I have a 209g that has a bunch of triggs together but all are still juvies and so don't know how it will work when they grow up. Currently I have 2 Queens (6"), 1 Clown(5"), 1 Blue line(4.5"), 2 Nigers(4"), 1 Huma Rectangle(3"), and 1 Undulate(2") together with no problems. The way I did this was by watching each trigger at the store for at least 3 weeks to ensure that their current personality would match the others. I also plan on splitting them up as they grow because a) that is way too many triggs and other fish for a 209 and b) their aggression will start skyrocketing here before long. I have had all for a little over a year, some for over 2, and they have been great fish. If I were to do the tank over again I would probably not get (despite the fact they are one of my fav fish) the Queens and Blue line. I absolutly love the Queens but they grown 5 inches in a little less than a year and they are slowly getting more and more mean.
So my advice for combining triggers. Make sure you have other spare tanks to move a trigg if there is a problem, don't pick ones in the same genus (except for Odonus niger as they occur in large groups in the wild), and keep in mind adult sizes. Most triggs get at least 1 foot and their max being around 2 feet with the Queens, Clowns, Blue lines and Titans. So rather than predicting which ones would work why don't you give a list as to what ones you like and we can tell you as to what we think, how it would work. Anyway, hope this helps.

[Phildo]

Wow your tank sounds awesome! I'd love to have mine stocked like that if was even only for a year or two. I like Nigers, Humas (I know from experience how mean these get), Queens, and Clowns. Is there any possibilty of getting one of each and possbly a large Angel (Queen or Imperator) and a school of 3 yellow tangs?
Also what kind of diet do you keep a tank full of triggers on? What kind of filtration do you have to keep up with them? I have a 29 gallon wet dry, and a protien skimmer. I also have a 18w UV sterilizer waiting on the side in case of parasite outbreaks and such.
Lastly do you have any pics of your triggers? I'd love to see them.

[MonoSebaelover]

I think you could possibly do the set-up, just watch their personalities in the store ESPECIALLY the Queen. I lucked out with 2 peaceful ones (my friend has a 4 inch Queen and it kills everything and there is a 5 inch at a store that also kills everything). If you are to do the Angel and Tangs just make sure they are larger than the triggers. Also if you were to do that I would add the Niger first, then the Huma, then the Tangs, then the Angel, then the Clown, then finally the Queen. I would add like 1 a month or so up till the final 2 (you might want to do the Clown then two weeks later the Queen, just so the Clown doesn't try and kill the Queen). For the triggs make sure they are all around the same size OR the most aggressive is the smallest.
The diet my guys get fed is frozen Formula One, Formula Two, Trigger formula, Spiralina Form, Pygmy Angel and Angel Form (just for variety-these are all by Ocean Nutrition), Scallops, Crab, Shrimp, FD Krill, and sheets of Algae. I have about the same size wet dry, along with a Protein Skimmer, a 3 inch sand bed, and 220lbs of Live Rock. I will try and post pics and hope it works.

[MonoSebaelover]

This is a full tank shot

[MonoSebaelover]

And here is my fav Trigg: The Clown

[Phildo]

That tank is incredible! I love those fish.
Your Nigers are beautiful, did you add them together? I like that clown the best too. Do you have any problems with the trigers grazing on the live rock? Maybe I need to get some of that. I have about 3 inches of sand as well.
I'll try taking pics of my setup, although nothing is in there right now.

[Phildo]

Its in a wall, here's one side:

[Phildo]

one more:

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And the back side: