120 Gallon Trigger Tank!

benihuma

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I'm going to be getting a 120 gallon tank and want to make it a trigger tank. Will this be big enough for a huma trigger, clown trigger, bluejaw trigger, and snowflake eel? I plan on putting between 100 and 200 lbs live rock in it, and still haven't decided on the substrate. I think I might go with lifegard filters instead of a sump. What do you guys think, any constructive criticism is greatly appreciated.
Ben
 

lionfish

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LionFish says......
My main concern with a tank with 3 triggers, which get to be relatively big, is the territorial disputes. The BlueJaw and Humu are relatively docile as far as triggers go. However, Clown Triggers are notorious for being aggressive and territorial but this isn't always the case. Still, even if it is a 125 gallon the Clown could grow to be aggressive in time. Basically, though, if you got the Clown small and gave the other 2 triggers some time to grow before you put the clown in, I think it would be fine for a period of time. I do believe that in the future you would either have to lose one of the triggers or get a bigger tank. These are not small fish. But for about 3 or 4 years it could work but you would have to keep an eye on the Clown for signs of aggressiveness. The eel should be fine just as long as the Clown doesn't decide to kill him. I suggest that you get a deep snad bed with live sand. CC works but live sand beds provide a way to rid the tank of nitrates. Also, I always use a Wet/dry, a protien skimmer and a UV sterilizer. Hope this helps.
[ June 03, 2001: Message edited by: lionfish ]
 
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