Among the triggerfish family, the clown triggerfish is arguably the most popular. Along with being highly assertive, it is also one of the largest. Its scientific name is Balistoides conspicillum along with they are generally collected all through the Indo-Pacific seas.

Its lower body is full off white patches white most of its body is a full black. Certain parts of its body are highlighted by yellow like its mouth. Up to one third of its total body length is had up of its immense head.

In their natural habitats, clown triggerfish can attain a length of a whopping one plus a half feet in length. Combined with their assertive plus territorial nature, this fish can be a real bruiser in captivity.

The minimum sized aquarium for them is something like a 200 gallon tank. Anything less is unacceptable. When selecting their tank mates it is important to pick fishes that can hold their own against this large species.

Some common fishes that do well with the clown triggerfish are made up of big angels, huge sohal tangs, lionfish, groupers, moray eels and snappers. Crustaceans plus smaller aquarium mates will end as a meal for the clown triggerfish. These fish also have an fascinating habit of moving pieces of rock around the aquarium to suit their needs. So expect to see your smaller live rock pieces in different locations.

In the wild, clown triggerfish are strictly carnivores. Their diet is made up of crustaceans along with sea urchins as well. Most exoskeletons don't stand a change against their hugely powerful mouth. Don't expect to house crustaceans with them successfully.

Frozen krill, mysis shrimp along with fresh sea food (Shrimp meat, fish meat etc) should be offered on a daily basis. Over time, they can be taught to eat dried foods such as pellets. New life spectrum offers pellets of an appropriate size plus nutrition for large carnivores such as these. New Life spectrum makes pellets for a wide assortment of fishes including giants like the Clown Triggerfish.

The clown triggerfish is an exceptionally beautiful member of its family that requires big swimming space along with equally large tank mates. They adjust well to captivity and are generally one of the tougher fish in the marine aquarium hobby.

For added resources on the Clown Trigger fish along with the family of Trigger fish visit the writers website for a thorough look at these intriguing creatures.

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