Black Triggerfish
Black Triggerfish
(Melichthys niger)
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Care Level: Easy
Color: Black, Tan and White
Diet: Carnivore
dKH: 8 - 12
Family: Balistidae
Maximum Size: 14"
Minimum Tank Size: 130 Gallons
pH: 8.1 - 8.4
Reef Compatible: No
Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.025
Temperament: Aggressive
Temperature: 72 - 78° F
Venomous: No
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Overview
The Black Triggerfish, also known as the Indian Triggerfish, or Black-Finned Triggerfish, has a brown body and black fins with white lines at the base of the dorsal and anal fins.
A 90 gallon or larger aquarium with rocks and caves provides a good habitat for the Black Triggerfish, however, it will tend to rearrange the landscaping and rocks.
The Black Triggerfish needs a varied diet of meaty foods including; squid, krill, clams, small fish and hard shelled shrimp to help wear down their ever growing teeth.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3-1/2"; Large: 3-1/2" to 5"