Clown Trigger Fading

[theundisputed9]

Hi Everyone, Need some help. I have a 47g tank, in it are Dart Fish, Small Blue tang,Pink Squared anthias, and 2 damsels, coral beauty, and a CLOWN Trigger. All Fishes that get along, and are in fair sizes for the tank, (the Anthias is the Biggest). I have my Clown trigger for about a month and a half,its a Young Clown, so it has the yellow mouth, and tailfin... But lately its color has been fading, and its a bit jittery. I have been taking care of the water, And Focusing on Its eating habits and what i feed it. Im guessing its Fading maybe because i hvnt put any corals yet, or its just extremely UNHappy... The Other day i saw an Adult Clown Trigger COMPLETELY white and when the guy at the store put his finger in the tank, it tried to bite him.. So im Guessing mine is feeling a bit aggresive... How can i make it happy, if thats the case. How can i get its color Back???? PLZZZ HELP

 

[srfisher17]

These baby CTs are very difficult to raise. I'd suggest you get your stock down to a reasonable level ASAP ; you have WAY too many fish in a small tank. Cramped fish+stress=aggression. A 47 gal is way too small for any tang OR a clown trigger OR a Pink square Anthias. All 3 of these fish, plus others, is a disaster waiting to happen. I'd do some serious research before going any farther; this is an incredible hobby and we'd hate to lose you if you lose all of your fish.

 

[theundisputed9]

Thnxs, But what do you suggest i should put in a 47g tank? i have nooo clue.. I know that too many fishes can cause problems, but i didnt think individually each fish had a certain capacity... i love all my fishes, wich ones should i take out and wich ones should i keep??

 

[noah's nemo]

Originally Posted by srfisher17
http:///forum/post/3290796
These baby CTs are very difficult to raise. I'd suggest you get your stock down to a reasonable level ASAP ; you have WAY too many fish in a small tank. Cramped fish+stress=aggression. A 47 gal is way too small for any tang OR a clown trigger OR a Pink square Anthias. All 3 of these fish, plus others, is a disaster waiting to happen. I'd do some serious research before going any farther; this is an incredible hobby and we'd hate to lose you if you lose all of your fish.
Yeah,what he said...i'm not sure why you would think corals would make your fish happier...I have a Fish only system and my baby clown trigger is dooing great.Maybe post a pic,but either way ,you'll need a bigger tank for these fish.

 

[hunt]

Originally Posted by TheUndisputed9
http:///forum/post/3290890
Thnxs, But what do you suggest i should put in a 47g tank? i have nooo clue.. I know that too many fishes can cause problems, but i didnt think individually each fish had a certain capacity... i love all my fishes, wich ones should i take out and wich ones should i keep??

You can keep the coral beauty, and the damsels, and the dart fish (what kind of dart fish).
IMO, i would get rid of the damsels, they can become agressive.(ask meowzer

)
The usaully recommended tank size for you anthias is around 70-75g
Never buy a fish on impulse, always thoroughly reaserch you fish/invert/anything so you dont have these kind of problems.