Characteristics | |
Balistoides conspicillum (Clown triggerfish) need many places to hide and play, so placing caves or arranging rocks in the aquarium is recommended. Fasten heavy objects since Clown triggerfish as most other triggerfish likes to engage in some re-arranging of the decor. They will do much better if you strive to keep the water quality as good as possible. Keep the temperatures in the high seventies and the pH value between 8.2 and 8.4. | |
Scientific Name | Balistoides viridescens |
Synonym | Balistoides viridescens, Balistes brasiliensis, Balistes viridescens, Pseudobalistes viridescens, Pachynathus nigromarginatus Balistes nigromarginatus |
Popular Names | Titan triggerfish |
Family | Balistidae |
Order | Tetraodontiformes |
Class | Actinopterygii |
Maximum Size | 75 centi meter (30 inches) |
Habitats | Marine reef |
Origin | Western and Eastern Indian Ocean, Western Central and Eastern Central Pacific |
mannerism | Relatively aggressive |
Company | Balistoides conspicillum (Clown triggerfish) should not be kept in the same aquarium as many other fishes from the same family, especially not if it is crowded. Also avoid keeping this species with eels and lionfishes. |
Feed | Balistoides conspicillum (Clown triggerfish) prefers a varied diet and eats sea urchins, molluscs, crabs and other crustaceans, benthic organisms such as algae, tube worms, echinoderms, tunicates, fishes, sponges and hydrozoans. You can feed it almost anything, as long as you provide it with a nutritious and varied diet. Cut fish fillet, shrimp and clams are suitable. |
Breeding | We have no information about Balistoides conspicillum (Clown triggerfish) breeding in captivity. |
