Indian Triggerfish

This large trigger is a beautiful brown to olive-black colour with light blue stripes at the base of the dorsal and anal fins and edging the tail. Darker stripes also cross the top of the head and the chin of this fish

Common Name(s): Indian Triggerfish, Black Triggerfish, Black Finned Triggerfish
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Melicthys niger and Melichthys indicus
Origin :Western and Eastern Indian Ocean
Care Level : Easy
Density : sg 1.020 to 1.025
Temperature : 72-78° F
Maximum Size: 10"
Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons
Reef Safe: With Caution (Not invert safe)
Feeding Requirements: vitamin-enriched meaty frozen foods, shrimp, snails (shell intact) as well as the occasional live food
Temperament / Behavior: Agressive
Compatibility : fish of similar size and aggression
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