Large-scale triggerfish (Canthidermis macrolepis)

Canthidermis macrolepis (Large-scale triggerfish) is curious and should be given a rich environment with lots of thing to explore and investigate. The water should be clean and well filtered. Strong circulation is usually required. Large-scale triggerfish should not be kept in an aquarium with a deep sand bed.


Scientific Name: Canthidermis macrolepis
Synonyms: Canthidermis macrolepis, Balistes macrolepis, Canthidermis longirostris, Canthidermis villosus
 Popular Names: Large-scale triggerfish
Family: Balistidae (Triggerfishes)
Order: Tetraodontiformes (puffers and filefishes)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Maximum Size: 60.0 cm (23.6 inches)
Habitat : Marine-reef
Origin : Western Indian Ocean
Temperament : Relatively aggressive
Company : Canthidermis macrolepis (Large-scale triggerfish) will not do well in an aquarium filled with many others of the same family. Also avoid eels and Lionfishes. Canthidermis macrolepis (Large-scale triggerfish) can be aggressive in a community or reef aquarium, but a large enough aquarium will lower the risk for aggressive behaviour.
Breeding : We have no information about the breeding of Canthidermis macrolepis (Large-scale triggerfish) in aquariums.
Feed : Canthidermis macrolepis (Large-scale triggerfish) needs routins and should ideally be given the same sort of foods, at the same time every day and at the same place in the aquarium. They eat squids and small fishes. Some keepers of Large-scale triggerfish insert vitamin supplements into the foods ahead of offering.

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Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens)

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.

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Clown triggerfish ( Balistoides conspicillum)

Characteristics
Balistoides conspicillum (Clown triggerfish) must be given plenty of space, at least a 100-gallon aquarium. It also needs caves or rock arrangements to hide inside. they prefer a temperature between 74 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
Scientific Name	Balistoides conspicillum
Synonym	Balistoides conspicillum, Balistoides niger, Balistoides conspicillium, Balistes conspicillum
Popular Names	Clown triggerfish
Family	Balistidae
Order	Tetraodontiformes
Class	Actinopterygii
Maximum  Size	50.0 cm/19.7 inches
Environment	Marine-reef
Origin	Western and Eastern Indian Ocean, Western Central and Eastern Central Pacific
Temperament	Relatively aggressive
Company	Balistoides conspicillum (Clown triggerfish) should not be kept with smaller fishes and invertebrates.
Food	Balistoides conspicillum (Clown triggerfish) feed on all types of meaty foods in the wild, particularly starfish and sea urchins. You can feed them live or frozen foods. Clown triggerfish like shrimps, squids, mussels and chopped up fish. Feed small servings several times a day.
Breeding	We are unable to provide any information regarding the breeding of Balistoides conspicillum (Clown triggerfish) in aquariums.

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Queen triggerfish (Balistes vetula)

Characteristics
Balistes vetula (Queen triggerfish) is quite easy to keep, but it will do much better if you provide it with a peaceful aquarium with several good places to hide. Temperatures should be kept in the range 74-79 F.
Scientific Name	Balistes vetula
Synonym	Balistes vetula, Balistes bellus, Balistes equestris Balistes vetula trinitatis
Popular Names	Queen triggerfish
Family	Balistidae
Order	Tetraodontiformes
Class	Actinopterygii
Maximum Size	60 cm (24 inches)
Environment	Marine reef
Origin	Western and Eastern Indian Ocean, Western Central and Eastern Central Atlantic
Temperament	Relatively aggressive
Company	Balistes vetula (Queen triggerfish) should not be kept in the he same aquarium as small fishes or more fishes from the same species.
Food	Queen triggerfish eats all kinds of meaty foods, such as starfish and sea urchins in the wild. In captivity you can feed it live and frozen food; they like squid, shrimp, chopped up fish and mussels.
Breeding	We have no information about Balistes vetula (Queen triggerfish) breeding in captivity.

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Orange-lined triggerfish (Balistapus undulates)

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.

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