Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens)

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Titan Triggerfish

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Titan Triggerfish

Balistoides viridescens

946 Litres (250 US G.)

66-76.2cm (26-30 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

25.6-26.7°C (78 -80 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Live Foods

7-9 years

Family

Balistidae



Additional names

Giant Triggerfish, Moustache Triggerfish, Blue-finned triggerfish, Black-lipped triggerfish, Dotty triggerfish

Additional scientific names

Balistes viridescens


Origin

Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

Sexing

Not easy to visually sex

Tank compatibility

Very Territorial

Diet

Typical triggerfish diet of shellfish, and other carnivorous fish fare

Feeding regime

Daily

Environment Specifics

Reef tank.

Behaviour

Territorially aggressive. Are known to attack divers in the wild in an attempt to defend their territory.

Identification

A giant fish that's pale grey with black crosshatch patterns in its body. The grey head is accentuated by black stripes on its eyes, and right above its mouth, hence its common name "Moustache Triggerfish"

Notes[edit]

The second largest triggerfish after the Stone Triggerfish.

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