| Characteristics | |
| Balistapus undulates (Orange-lined triggerfish) will like an aquarium with plenty of rocks, caves, and other decor for hiding and play spaces.Orange-lined triggerfish like to re-arrange the décor, so heavy objects must be fastened well. Good water quality is necessary and the temperatures should be kept in the high 70’s. pH should be 8.2-8.4. Strong circulation and filtration is a big plus. | |
| Species Name | Balistapus undulates |
| Synonym | Balistapus undulates, Balistes minor, Balistes undulates, Balistapus undulates, Balistopus undulates, Balistes lineatus, Balistes aculeatus, Balistes porcatus |
| Common Names | Orange-lined triggerfish |
| Family | Balistidae (Triggerfishes) |
| Order | Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes) |
| Class | Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes) |
| Max. Size | 30.0 cm / 11.8 inches |
| Environment | Marine-reef |
| Origin | Eastern Central and Western central Pacific, Eastern Central and Western central Indian Ocean |
| Temperament | Harmless |
| Company | Balistapus undulates (Orange-lined triggerfish) will not do well in an aquarium filled with many other fishes of the same family. Avoid Lionfishes and eels. |
| Food | Balistapus undulates (Orange-lined triggerfish) eats a varied diet that includes benthic organisms, algae, mollusks, fishes, hydrozoans, echinoderms, tunicates and sponges. They will happily eat shrimps, clams and cut fish fillet in aquariums. |
| Breeding | We are unable to provide any information about Balistapus undulates (Orange-lined triggerfish) breeding in aquariums. |
