trigger with volitan

[chevs10]

what kind of trigger can go with a volitan. the lion is 6 to 7 inchs in a 125. i was thinking of either a niger or a blue throat male.

 

[shaunda]

I am not sure but I believe you can use a niger, huma huma or picasso never a bluethroat trigger.

 

[v-lioness]

Other way around, Bluethroat, Sargassum, Crosshatch are best but Durgeon seems to work pretty well also, Niger and Pinktail are OK but have been known to turn on lions, keep an eye on them, watch the lions fins, "huma huma or picasso" are No No's.
Kaye

 

[wanabebell]

my expeirence with pinktails was that their perfect if well fed when they get hungry the nipping starts and soon as their fed again it stopps
that was the case with the 2 pinktail ive had

 

[hammerhed7]

I keep a blue jaw male with my lions, and he has never bothered them at all.

 

[grouperlover]

almost all trigers are fine with lions but never get a queen.
I keep a niger with my V

 

[srfisher17]

Originally Posted by Grouperlover
almost all trigers are fine with lions but never get a queen.
I keep a niger with my V

Me too! I think Nigers are one of th most unappreciated fish we see. They aren't flashy in the LFS and don't photograph well. But they have tons of grace and personality, are inexpensive,beautiful with enough room and good lighting, and (usually) quite civilized.

 

[cdubbs]

i have a pink tail with my lion and they seem to leave each other alone.

 

[2batrigger]

the niger and blue throat are best. all others will eventually take the lion out.
probably ok with pink tail too.

 

[trigger29]

i think almost any trigger will go with aa lionfish maybe a blue-line would be nice

 

[dragonzim]

Originally Posted by TriGGer29
i think almost any trigger will go with aa lionfish maybe a blue-line would be nice
Not true. Most triggers will NOT go with a lionfish.

 

[srfisher17]

Originally Posted by chevs10
what kind of trigger can go with a volitan. the lion is 6 to 7 inchs in a 125. i was thinking of either a niger or a blue throat male.
This is another of those endless debates. You'll find plenty of folks with opposite experiences. Mine have been positive; my biggest problem was getting enough food to the Lion--had to wait for the trigger to fill himself. It all depends on the fish and their environment. Many triggers can be like pit-bulls; docile for years and snap overnight. Its your call; nothing is guaranteed in this hobby. But; be ready to get the trigger out if you need to.