![]() ![]() Pinktail Trigger Fish (Melichthys vidu).Growing up to 10” in length, these fish require at least 90Gallons of water. Also known as Black-Finned, Indian Black Triggerfish, Indian Triggerfish, and Black-Finned Triggerfish, these Triggers have a Brown Body and Black Fins with White lines at the base of Dorsal and Anal Fins. Hawaiian Black Trigger Fish (Melichthys niger).In length, these fish require a minimum of 100Gallons of water. Being attractively colorful, Clown Triggerfish is one of the most sought out buys for Aquariums, despite its aggressive disposition. Clown Trigger Fish (Balistoides conspicillum).As one of the popular aggressive tank mates, growing up to 12” in length, Rectangular Triggerfish requires 75Gallons or larger aquarium. It is also recognized by its V-pattern outlined in Yellow, which highlights the posterior section of its body. Also known as Rectangle, Reef Wedge-Tail Triggerfish, Humu Rectangle Triggerfish, Wedge-tailed Trigger, and the V-line Humuhumu, these Triggers have a Pearly White Face and two Blue and Black stripes across the Eyes. Rectangular Trigger Fish (Rhinecanthus rectangulus).Growing up to 10” in length, the Humuhumu Triggerfish requires minimum 100Gallons tank. Also known as Huma Picasso, Lagoon Blackbar Triggerfish, and Humuhumu Picasso Triggerfish, these Triggers may disturb the aquarium accessories & fittings. HumaHuma Picasso Trigger Fish (Rhinecanthus aculeatus).Growing up to 9” in length, these fish require at least 75Gallons of water. Bearing large black patch on their abdomen, these Triggers have a Yellow colored body. Also known as Black Patch Triggerfish and Blackbelly Triggerfish, these Triggers have a half White and half Yellow Face with a pencil-thin Moustache and a colorful mask across the Eyes. Bursa Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus verrucosus).Growing up to 22” in length, these Triggers require at least 80Gallons of aquarium. Also known as Bluelined Triggerfish and Rippled Triggerfish, these Triggers are striking Blue in color. Blueline Trigger Fish (Pseudobalistes fuscus).They require a minimum of 75Gallons of tank capacity and can be kept with a large variety of other fishes, except small reef fishes. Probably, one of the best Triggers for Reef Aquarium, these fish don’t require expert handling and can grow up to 14” in length. Also known as Bluechin Triggerfish and Blue Throat Trigger Fish, these Triggers have a small Pectoral Fin, fused to one Spine. Blue Jaw Trigger Fish (Xanthichthys auromarginatus).Now, lets look at the various Triggers, species available on Fresh Marine. Triggers are Omnivores and usually like to feed on Hard-Shelled Invertebrates, Shrimp, Squid, Fish, Shellfish, Tunicates, Corals, Sea Urchins, Crustaceans, large Zooplankton, and Algae. Keep ample Rocks & Caves in the aquarium for hiding. Triggers require a Specific Gravity of 1.020-1.025, a pH of 8.1-8.4, and a Temperature between 72-78☏, in the tank. Triggers have a big, angular-shaped Head, strong Jaws, and sharp Teeth. Triggers have tough Skin covered with rough rhomboid-shaped Scales and are usually 30-75cm long. These bright colored hardy fish have round, laterally flat body with an interior Dorsal Fin. They have inherited the name “Triggers” owing to this locking and unlocking behavior of theirs. They have a unique ability to erect the first two Dorsal Spines in such a way that the first one locks and the second one unlocks, which in turn protects them from predators. Triggers are mostly Diurnal and solitary in habit, and live on Shallow Reef Edges with sandy bottoms and Seaward & Lagoon Reef areas. Triggers largely inhabit warm coastal waters in Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Indo-Pacific. If kept with small fishes, the thin & tiny ones will be eaten by the enormous species. Aggressive and big sized Triggers should be kept with large and aggressive fishes in an aquarium. These fish should be kept in large tanks because larger the tank the lesser the risk of destruction and aggression. Triggers are usually aggressive and destructive in nature, which is why they are not readily preferred for Community or Reef Tanks. ![]() ![]() However, prior to moving on to them, lets look at some of the distinguished features of Triggers.Ĭompatibility. Fresh Marine offers a broad spectrum of Triggers to grace your aquarium. Their large, non-overlapping scaled and spotted body distinguishes them from the other categories of fishes. One of the interesting categories of pet fishes is that of Triggers that belong to Balistidae Family. ![]()
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