Queen Triggerfish

Beautiful but aggressive, tankmates for the queen trigger should be chosen carefully. Small specimens can usually be housed with other bold fishes, but large ones may require a tank of their own. Not as frequently collected as it once was, these spectacular triggers are found only in the Caribbean.

Latin Name: Balistes vetula

Common Name: Queen Triggerfish

Also known as: Queen Trigger

Origin: Tropical Atlantic

Minimum Aquarium Size: 30 Gallon

Diet and Feeding: Feed a varied diet of meaty foods. Also include 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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