balistidae
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i am just wondering how long it takes a niger to sprout those big red fangs??? thanks
Niger Fangs
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harlequinnut
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I would like to know also.:yes:
cincyreefer
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Just depends on size.... If you buy a large one it might already have them. If you buy a small one then it might take a year or two.
bellanavis
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I have a huge niger, and I have no clue what you guys are talking about, I don't see any red fangs, just normal teeth.
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irenicus
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A year or two.
midwest reefer
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how big is a "huge niger." I find an 8 inch trigger to be huge IMO, but I still dont think that the nigers grow fangs at that size. I thought I remember someone saying they got them when they were around a foot long. not sure, correct me if im wrong
bellanavis
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Well, then I have to retract my huge comment, my niger is only about 5inches, and he is huge to me. A foot, that is crazy!
tony detroit
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I've seen a six incher with somewhat red ones.
trigger16
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Bought a large Niger a few weeks back and it has nice red fangs. However I payed $90
They labeled then Vampire Triggers. Funny as I asked if they were Niger and the LFS sayed - No! They are a different species.
Either way I took it home and he is awesome. Tank full of crabs and snails and he has not harmed any of them for weeks.
They labeled then Vampire Triggers. Funny as I asked if they were Niger and the LFS sayed - No! They are a different species.
Either way I took it home and he is awesome. Tank full of crabs and snails and he has not harmed any of them for weeks.
cincyreefer
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Niger trigger is same as vampire trigger... Sometimes they don't always get the red fangs, but most do. Some just have to be extremely large before they get them. Give the trigger time and all snails and crabs will be gone... they are the biggest natural food source for them in the ocean. I'll try and get a picture of our niger in the 2200 at the store.
cincyreefer
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I thought that was real cheap also, but then remember that "large" is a very broad term. When I hear people say they have a "large" trigger i normally assume it is around 4". And even when considering size, some people don't realize exactly how large a 6 or 7" fish really is. But then again, it also matters where you live. Fish are normally a lot cheaper in California and Florida where most of the distributors are, so LFS's around there don't have to buy the crazy shipping costs that we do up in the midwest/north.
armageddon
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My niger is around 4.5-5" and has red fangs but they are still pretty small. I want him to put on some size so the fangs grow.
Andrew
Andrew
armageddon
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when your replying use the attach file box to attach pictures. Can't be over 125000 bytes though. I would love to see the pictures.
Andrew
Andrew
cincyreefer
Active Member
Hard to get a good picture of the guy in such a big tank but you can kinda see his fangs.