A vibrant blue TRIGGER - NIGER Odonus niger swims near a small cluster of white coral against a backdrop of dark rock formations illuminated by the surrounding underwater environment.
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A vibrant blue TRIGGER - NIGER Odonus niger swims near a small cluster of white coral against a backdrop of dark rock formations illuminated by the surrounding underwater environment.
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An OTOCINCLUS Otocinclus vittatus, a small catfish with a slender body and dark stripes along its length, swims near green aquatic plants. The clear water highlights its colors against the vibrant leaves.
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TRIGGER – NIGER Odonus niger

$79.99 – $139.99

The Niger Trigger, also referred to as the Redtooth Trigger, has a wide distribution across the Indo-Pacific, Red Sea and Australia. Coloration of the Niger trigger varies considerably to location and on an individual basis. Aquarium lighting can also play a role in how your Niger trigger appears. Generally speaking, the Niger trigger’s body color can be purple, indigo or blue to blue-green, with lighter hues of blue along the fins and tail lobes. As an adult, the caudal (tail) fin lobes become longer and the teeth of the Niger trigger will take on a red appearance. The Niger trigger has been observed to exhibit more peaceful behavior compared to some other triggerfish species. Because of this, the Niger trigger has been successfully kept in less aggressive, but active, aquariums. An adult Niger trigger can reach a size of approximately 12″.

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Description

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Reef Compatible: No

General Description: The Niger Trigger, also referred to as the Redtooth Trigger, has a wide distribution across the Indo-Pacific, Red Sea and Australia. Coloration of the Niger trigger varies considerably to location and on an individual basis. Aquarium lighting can also play a role in how your Niger trigger appears. Generally speaking, the Niger trigger’s body color can be purple, indigo or blue to blue-green, with lighter hues of blue along the fins and tail lobes. As an adult, the caudal (tail) fin lobes become longer and the teeth of the Niger trigger will take on a red appearance. The Niger trigger has been observed to exhibit more peaceful behavior compared to some other triggerfish species. Because of this, the Niger trigger has been successfully kept in less aggressive, but active, aquariums. An adult Niger trigger can reach a size of approximately 12″.

Diet Requirements: Niger triggers are carnivores. A diet consisting of various proteins and frozen preparations such as brine shrimp, squid, mysis shrimp, krill, chopped fish, and clams will maintain optimal health and coloration. We highly encourage soaking frozen foods in vitamin and fatty acid supplements, as triggers are continually active and have high metabolisms.

Care Requirements: A minimum 125 gallon aquarium is ideal. Smaller specimens can be temporarily raised in smaller quarters (no less than 75 gallons) as long as it is upgraded accordingly. Like all triggers, the Niger trigger appreciates abundant live rock in the aquarium, especially caves and crevices to take refuge in if felt threatened. Compatability with more aggressive trigger species is variable, but Niger triggers can be kept successfully together in groups of three or more individuals. Niger triggers, while listed here as not reef safe, have been added “with caution” into reef aquariums. They typically do not nip at corals or disturb invertebrates prior to their introduction. Shrimp that are added after the trigger is established may be consumed, however. This trigger would thrive best in both active peaceful or semi-aggressive fish only with live rock aquariums. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025.

Purchase Size: Small: 2″ to 2-3/4″; Medium: 3″ to 3-3/4″; Large: 4″ to 4-3/4″; XLarge: 5″ to 7″; XXLarge: 7″ +

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

Shipping & Delivery

Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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