
Blue Throat Triggerfish - Small
From €95.00
Ex Tax: €77.24
- Stock: Call To Order
- Model: PT110S
- EAN: 5022099254527
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Specifications
Care Level
Easy
Color / Form
Yellow, Green, Pink
Diet
Carnivore
Geographic Region
Indo Pacific
Max Size
40 cm
Reef Compatible
Yes with caution
Tank Size
200 Lt.
Temperament
Aggressive
Water Conditions
Fish:PH:8.1-8.4, Sg:1.020-1.02
General Information | |
Common Name | Pinktail Triggerfish |
Family | Balistidae |
Latin Name | Melichthys Vidua |
PLEASE NOTE: If this fish is bought as small you will recieve a female. Males are only ever kept as medium/large sizes.
The Bluechin Triggerfish, also known as Blue Throat Triggerfish, or Gilded Triggerfish, is grayish-brown, covered with light-blue spots. The fins are edged in yellow. The male of the species has a darker blue area on the cheeks, hence the name Bluechin or Blue Throat.
A 200 litre or larger aquarium with rocks and caves provides a good environment. The Bluechin Triggerfish will rearrange the landscaping and rocks. It is said to "talk," which is actually a grunting sound.
The Bluechin Triggerfish requires requires meaty foods such as whole shrimp, krill, squid, clams, and small fish.
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28 How to care for Large marine Fish Groupers, Morays & Triggerfish.pdf (Total downloads: 1556) | 220.69KiB | Download |
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