Any orange striped triggerfish owners? Am thinking of starting a tank with 1 of these, or a picasso. Any experience? Thanks (Tank will be about 600 litres)
Undulate Triggerfish, Orange-lined Triggerfish, Balistapus undulatusEven though he's a beauty, this guy has the reputation of being the most aggressive triggerfish! Which means the Undulate Triggerfish or Orange-lined Triggerfish may be the most aggressive fish, period! Actually they are okay when they are small, but get cantankerous as they get older.
Orange-lined triggerfish - Balistapus undulatusBalistapus undulates (Orange-lined triggerfish) will like an aquarium with plenty of rocks, caves, and other decor for hiding and play spaces.Orange-lined triggerfish like to re-arrange the décor, so heavy objects must be fastened well. Good water quality is necessary and the temperatures should be kept in the high 70’s. pH should be 8.2-8.4. Strong circulation and filtration is a big plus.
The Picasso Triggerfish or Huma Huma Trigger are known to have a pretty good disposition for a trigger and are generally a peaceful fish.
Picasso Triggerfish, Humu Humu Trigger - Whitebanded Triggerfish - Painted TriggerfishCan be aggressive towards members of its own species and fish that are the same size.
Clown Triggerfish, Big-spotted Triggerfish, Balistoides conspicillumAggressive, do not keep with smaller fish. Do not keep with invertebrates!
I LOVE this Fish..never even considered it for my Tank upgrade as it's "aggro"...you said you'rs was peaceful...luck of the draw...? or not as aggro as their "reputation" states...?I think that the repugnant, murderous nature of the big triggers is half of their appeal. And the fact that they're truly beautiful. My fav till now has been the totally peaceful clown trigger. I was shattered when I lost him to unknown causes lately. Am now the proud owner of TT the Tartan Terror. Aka Balistoides viridescens.
if you love triggers there are many that arent absolute terrors which you could try, although a 600l is a little small for them i think.
You could have a go with Blue Throat triggers, Niger Triggers, Pink Tail triggers, Crosshatch triggers or clown Triggers before you start having to realy worry about aggresion issues.
I know of divers that avoid sections of reefs due to nesting triggers and the way they attack on sight!