Clown Triggerfish

This is a gorgeous triggerfish that like many of its cousins has a variable personality. Although some individuals will ignore similar-sized tankmates, others will behave aggressively towards them. If you want to house them with other fish, select equally sized, or preferably larger, equally aggressive tankmates. Also, place them in a large tank with lots of hiding places. I have seen people keep them in tanks with small damselfishes that would dart into nooks and crannies that the trigger could not enter, but if the damsel misjudges the trigger's speed, its fate is sealed. You will find wildly varying opinions of this fishes personality. Do not keep more than one clown triggerfish per aquarium. One of the most popular of all aquarium fish!

Latin Name: Balistoides conspicillum

Common Name: Clown Trigger

Also known as: Clown Trigger

Origin: Indo Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size: 40 Gallon

Diet and Feeding: Meaty foods and frozen preparations for herbivores. Feed young individuals several times a day.

Difficulty: 5 (5=Easy 1=Difficult)

Reef Compatibility: Not suitable for a reef aquarium as it feeds on a wide-range of invertebrates.

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