Hawaiian Black Triggerfish
(Melichthys niger)

Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Quick Stats
Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Aggressive
Color Form
Black, Tan, White
Diet
Carnivore
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
1' 2"
Family
Balistidae
Minimum Tank Size
125 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Aggressive
Color Form
Black, Tan, White
Diet
Carnivore
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
1' 2"
Family
Balistidae
Minimum Tank Size
125 gallons
Compatibility
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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"
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Customer Testimonials
J Cole
Jacksonville , FL
This is a wonderful fish. Not aggressive toward tankmates; active; and very personable. Best of all, he does not rearrange my live rock. He swims back and forth with the tangs.
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