Crosshatch pair ordered!

[dawgface]

What about bluethroat owners expirence? They are said to be the only other trigger comparable to the crosshatch.

 

[wannaplayatlanta]

Grouper therapy had some I think

 

[dawgface]

jmaneyapanda;666383 wrote: I would doubt the male is 4". Possible, but I doubt it. I've only ever seen 1 male at 4", and it was *barely* not female.

I had a pair a while ago, and the male would eat chromis like candy. They can definitely be a risk to small fish and/or shrimp.

That's funny you said that... I just got done reading a forum where a guy said his only messed with chromis as well. I wonder if they have some kind of species turf war going on that we don't know about. Lol

Edit: Mysterybox has a mandarin and bluethroat in his TOTM pictures. He doesn't list the blue in his fish but I see a pictures of him.

Edit: Atlas however it is not my decision... I would try it as I want both and have always pushed the envelope. It is your decision wannaplay. I'm going to contact a few more people with personal expirence for my own further consideration. You let me know.

 

[jmaneyapanda]

Any trigger in the genus xanthichtys will be comparable. Bear in mind, though, bluethroats and sargassums are typically collected MUCH smaller. Most crosshatches are 6+ inches, especially if paired.

Chromis and crosshatches wouldn't have a natural relationship. Chromis are reef fish while crosshatches aren't typically found or collected there.

 

[wannaplayatlanta]

Ok just talk to some people and getbback with me. Remember that I'm
Leaving on Sunday morning for cozumel. So we can do it before then or when I get back. If its when I get back we can do a little more research and asking.

Ask ozz, I want to say he has them both also

 

[buddyro]

I don't think Oz has the X-Hatch Triggs any more... http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?p=664633#post664633">http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?p=664633#post664633</a>
But sure he can answer all ya ???'s

 

[butch]

Those are amazingly beautiful triggers. Congrats on your find. I cant wait to see them in your tank.

 

[dawgface]

BuddyRo;666413 wrote: I don't think Oz has the X-Hatch Triggs any more... http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?p=664633#post664633">http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?p=664633#post664633</a>
But sure he can answer all ya ???'s[/QUOTE]

Thank you buddy! I've been looking for this post.

 

[dawgface]

Triggers are home and in the tank! The arrived Wednesday, had them shipped to a LFS (not sure they want to be named) for acclimation. 6 hours out of the bag they were eating! Jmaneyapanda you were right they are a tad bigger than 4'', closer to 5 but perfect size nontheless! Lights are out atm, I'll post pictures tomorrow.

 

[qasimja]

nice cant wait to see pictures!

 

[rolo65]

i had a bluejaw in my tank with a spotted mandarin and never had a problem...