| Most of the time, when you think of an aquarium, | | | | to do well. They are also known to be messy |
| you picture smaller colorful fish comparable to | | | | eaters. Always introduce the least aggressive |
| neon tetras or clownfish, not Triggerfish. The | | | | ones first while putting in the most hostile species |
| interest group for these kinds of aquariums are | | | | last. Moray eels are quite shy despite their size |
| more often than not very small. Basically, any | | | | but be wary of large triggerfish and grouper |
| species that is smaller and colorful will end up | | | | species. |
| becoming lunch. | | | | The one thing you can add to such an aquarium |
| Species selection is very important for predator | | | | are of course, corals, since they are usually not |
| aquariums and most go to great lengths to | | | | bothered by the fish. Certain kinds of parrotfish |
| ensure the fish are compatible. This is true | | | | will make short work of your stony corals so you |
| regardless of whether you are going for a | | | | might want to pass on them. Several predatory |
| freshwater or marine aquarium. The most crucial | | | | fish rely heavily on liverock cover like groupers, |
| part of stocking the aquarium is in avoiding the | | | | coral trout as well as moray eels. |
| purchase of any specimens that might clash with | | | | For persons looking to rear venomous fish like |
| each other in the long run. | | | | anglerfish, scorpionfish and lionfish, additional |
| Needless to say, you would require a pretty big | | | | attention needs to be taken when cleaning or |
| aquarium for these types of fish. This is | | | | re-scaping the aquarium. Stay away from handling |
| necessary as many predators (Particularly certain | | | | them if possible and watch where you put your |
| types of groupers, triggerfish and moral eels) | | | | fingers in the saltwater tank at all times. While |
| attain sizes far too large for conventional | | | | you want to avoid getting stung by anything in |
| aquariums. While they may be sold in small sizes | | | | the tank, you want to be especially careful of |
| during purchase, they will quickly grow far too | | | | scorpionfish in particular as their venom is usually |
| large for smaller aquariums that are commonly | | | | a lot more potent than those found in lionfish. |
| seen in the hobby. | | | | Those interested in keeping the lovely Triggerfish |
| A strong, well established biological filter is needed | | | | should also know that they are generally |
| to process the massive amounts of wastes these | | | | aggressive and will bite the hand that feeds them |
| fish produce. This is because such largenivores | | | | (Yours). Special mention goes out to the Clown, |
| require large meaty feedings a few times a day | | | | Queen and Titan trigger. |