Clown Trigger..

[Jandtplus3]

I would like to add something with my clown trigger, preferaby a Tang. I
currently have a volitain and two damsels (which will probably go with any new
addition).

Any recommendations? The clown is only about 2" long.

Jim

[Dragon Slayer]

I have seen quite a few tangs with triggers and lions with no problems as
long as they are of appropriate size in relation to the trigger/lion.

I wouldn't worry about the damsels as they will become lunch soon enough
IME.

kc

"Jandtplus3" > wrote in message
...
> I would like to add something with my clown trigger, preferaby a Tang. I
> currently have a volitain and two damsels (which will probably go with any
new
> addition).
>
> Any recommendations? The clown is only about 2" long.
>
> Jim

[Pat Hogan]

Damsels can be very agresive so you may want to keep the idea of taking them
back. They may not be a problem if they are small and the tang is a good
size. Just remember as the damsels get bigger, they may be the end of a
$100 fish.
Pat
"Jandtplus3" > wrote in message
...
> I would like to add something with my clown trigger, preferaby a Tang. I
> currently have a volitain and two damsels (which will probably go with any
new
> addition).
>
> Any recommendations? The clown is only about 2" long.
>
> Jim

[Glenn R. Holmes]

Hi.
What is the size of your tank? This is a very important consideration.

A clown trigger needs plenty of room. So does a Volitans.
If you are keeping even just those two fish together and no other, the
tank should be minumum 100 gals and even that is too small in my
opinion. When adult size is reached bothe those fish will be about a
foot in length at the minimum. I have seen a trigger and a Volitans in a
100 gal tank and the trigger accidentally blundered into the Volitans
who struck back in "self defense". The result was not pretty. The
trigger died a painful death.
Glenn

Jandtplus3 wrote:
> I would like to add something with my clown trigger, preferaby a Tang. I
> currently have a volitain and two damsels (which will probably go with any new
> addition).
>
> Any recommendations? The clown is only about 2" long.
>
> Jim

[JT]

I'm surprised you don't have a WWWF tag team event. Maybe you can sell
tickets to the show as one fish tries to beat on the other. Or you might
take bets as to which one grows fast enough to out muscle the other guy. Now
all you need to do is ask someone to climb into the tank and you'll have a
new TV show that rivals "Fear Factor". Sorry I shouldn't be so sarcastic. I
wouldn't suggest adding any other fish until you get a paying audience. Then
you could try adding three or four sea horses, a long spined urchin, and a
really expensive giant clam.

Just kidding. Please don't try this at home.

Jandtplus3 > wrote in message
...
> I would like to add something with my clown trigger, preferaby a Tang. I
> currently have a volitain and two damsels (which will probably go with any
new
> addition).
>
> Any recommendations? The clown is only about 2" long.
>
> Jim

[Rick]

you need at least 10000000 gallons :)
"Glenn R. Holmes" <grholmeNO@JUNKattglobalDOTnet> wrote in message
...
> Hi.
> What is the size of your tank? This is a very important consideration.
>
> A clown trigger needs plenty of room. So does a Volitans.
> If you are keeping even just those two fish together and no other, the
> tank should be minumum 100 gals and even that is too small in my
> opinion. When adult size is reached bothe those fish will be about a
> foot in length at the minimum. I have seen a trigger and a Volitans in a
> 100 gal tank and the trigger accidentally blundered into the Volitans
> who struck back in "self defense". The result was not pretty. The
> trigger died a painful death.
> Glenn
>
> Jandtplus3 wrote:
> > I would like to add something with my clown trigger, preferaby a Tang.
I
> > currently have a volitain and two damsels (which will probably go with
any new
> > addition).
> >
> > Any recommendations? The clown is only about 2" long.
> >
> > Jim
>

[Mike D.]

I have a sailfin tang with two yellowtail damsels and two yellow damsels in
a 92 gallong tank, and the tang is somewhat larger and has no problem
keeping the damsels in line. Fact is, only one of the damsels even seems to
have any ideas of dominating any other fishes, and he stays clear of the
sailfin tang. I have read that tangs have a spur on their tail not just for
looks, but that they are adept at employing it as a weapon. Mike.
"Pat Hogan" > wrote in message
...
> Damsels can be very agresive so you may want to keep the idea of taking
them
> back. They may not be a problem if they are small and the tang is a good
> size. Just remember as the damsels get bigger, they may be the end of a
> $100 fish.
> Pat
> "Jandtplus3" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I would like to add something with my clown trigger, preferaby a Tang.
I
> > currently have a volitain and two damsels (which will probably go with
any
> new
> > addition).
> >
> > Any recommendations? The clown is only about 2" long.
> >
> > Jim
>
>