Red Tooth/Niger Odonus Trigger
Hello Crew: I am interested in a Niger (Odonus) Trigger which is approx. 5-6 inches long.  I do not know how long the people have had the fish.  
<no matter... please be certain to QT for 4 weeks at home before you put it into your display>
I asked where it originates from and they indicated the Red Sea.  I asked about the color of its teeth because I was told red usually means Red Sea or Hawaii.  
<not necessarily... variability here. All are generally regarded as "Red Tooth" triggers though and it comes with age/maturity>
The owner indicated the teeth were white, and they do not turn red till the fish is older.  Is this true?
<yes... I would agree with that for most/all Niger Odonus>
I would appreciate any assistance on this subject. Thank you for your response. 
Regards, A. Mendelsohn
<best regards, Anthony>

red tooth trigger
hi Bob,
my question is if you know if any niger trigger that you have seen all have their red tooth?
<Many do get red colored teeth with size, age, but not all I have seen>
mine is about 3 inches long and i have not see the red tooth like it suppose to be.
if that's abnormal or is it just have not come out yet?
what about if that's the case, does it have any possibility to grow them back as the grow bigger?
thanks for your help as always
AJ
<Patience my friend... most I have seen with this color have been seven inches plus in total length. Bob Fenner>

Niger trigger
Hello Bob,
Thanks for the prompt reply. I like to share with you about his photo taken from the net this afternoon.
It looks like the colour is purple and is it true that the colour vary from individual fish?
Pls clarify.
David. >>
Nice pic... and yes, they, this species does vary geographically and mood/health-wise... the ones from the further western range (east coast of Africa, Red Sea) are pretty dark with white unpaired fin margins... The ones I have pix of in the Maldives are lime green... this one might be from Hawai'i...
Bob Fenner