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Clown Triggerfish

Balistoides conspicillum

The Clown Triggerfish is a truly unique fish appealing to all due to unusual markings and curious nature; it will recognize its owner after a time and beg for food. Should only ever be housed singularly as it is aggressive towards other triggers. The Clown trigger has been known to bite when cleaning the tank, so keep an eye out.

It requires a tank of 500 litres or larger with plenty open water for it to swim in and live rock to hide in, it may on occasion rearrange the rockwork in the tank. Trigger fish aren't reef compatible and will attack any invertebrates with the exception of stinging anemones. Triggers will eat meaty foods like clams, lancer fish, brine shrimp and hard shelled crustaceans to help wear down their teeth. They usually adapt well to frozen and even dried foods.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small 2cm - 4cm, Medium 4cm - 6cm, Large 8cm - 10cm

Due to variations within each species, your aquatic life may not look identical to the image provided.

Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum)
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Fish Statistics

Minimum Tank Size:
300 litres
Diet:
Carnivore
Origin:
Coral Sea, Christmas Island, Indo-Pacific
Temp (C):
22-27 C
Max Size:
45cm
Family:
Balistidae
Reef Compatible:
No
Temperament:
Aggressive
pH:
8.1 - 8.4
Salinity:
1.020-1.025
Care Level:
Easy
Compatibility:
See Tank Mates Chart below

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