Blujaw and Huma Triggers together?

[rumrunner]

Hi, I have a 125 FOWLR that I am restocking after a tank wipeout due to ick 6 months ago. I have a new Bluejaw trigger that has been in the tank for a month and I would like to eventually stock it with a flame angel, yellow tang, tomato or maroon clown and a Huma trigger as the final addition. But, I am worried that the triggers would not be compatible especially since the bluejaw is established. Is it too risky to try? Just want to get some opinions.
Thanks.

 

[srfisher17]

Originally Posted by RumRunner
http:///forum/post/2710593
Hi, I have a 125 FOWLR that I am restocking after a tank wipeout due to ick 6 months ago. I have a new Bluejaw trigger that has been in the tank for a month and I would like to eventually stock it with a flame angel, yellow tang, tomato or maroon clown and a Huma trigger as the final addition. But, I am worried that the triggers would not be compatible especially since the bluejaw is established. Is it too risky to try? Just want to get some opinions.
Thanks.
Sounds like a good stock list. Bluejaws are very civilized for a trigger. IMO, I wouldn't get a real big huma; they are more aggressive than the bluejaw. You'll probably find the clown & angel to be more territorial than the bluejaw. I really don't think it matters when you add the huma. IMO: the order fish are added depends more on their territorial behavior; triggers are just plain aggressive. I'd expect some minor squabbles; but I'd bet you'll be fine. A great investment (a minimal one) would be a bare bones QT; if you don't already have one. You sure don't need another ich outbreak.

 

[rumrunner]

srfisher, thanks for the response. I think I will go for that stock list then.
Regarding the quarantine tank....yeah I learned my lesson. I am using a 20g long QT now. I treated the trigger prophalactly with a fresh water dip, 2 weeks of copper, then watched for 2 more weeks. I plan to do this for all the fish going into this tank now.

 

[srfisher17]

Originally Posted by RumRunner
http:///forum/post/2710826
srfisher, thanks for the response. I think I will go for that stock list then.
Regarding the quarantine tank....yeah I learned my lesson. I am using a 20g long QT now. I treated the trigger prophalactly with a fresh water dip, 2 weeks of copper, then watched for 2 more weeks. I plan to do this for all the fish going into this tank now.

Good plan! I'm in the minority, but I treat all fish in QT with copper. I highly recommend SeaChem cupramine & a SeaChem copper test kit. BTW; flame angels and some others of this genus, are very sensitive to copper. I'd either skip the copper with the flame, or keep copper at a minimal level. SeaChem has great tech support and I think they can suggest a copper level for the flame, maybe .15ppm max. With your list, I'd suggest the flame be the last fish; they're very territorial and need a tank with plenty of mature LR.

 

[rumrunner]

thanks again