Clown Triggerfish "Balistoides conspicillum"
Clown Triggerfish "Balistoides conspicillum" is also known as the bigspotted triggerfish, are demersal marine fish belonging to the family Balistidae, or commonly called triggerfish.
The clown triggerfish is a small sized fish which grows up to 50 cm. Its body has a stock appearance, oval shape and compressed laterally. The head is large and represents approximately one third of the body length. The mouth is small, terminal and has strong teeth.
Clown Triggerfish
Tiny - Approx. 1.5 Inches
* Please note: We do not ship. This is available for local pickup or delivery.
Temporarily Out of Stock
Tiny - Approx. 1.5 Inches
* Please note: We do not ship. This is available for local pickup or delivery.
Temporarily Out of Stock
The picture(s) are from our store. They look similar in size and appearance to what we are offering. Due to quantities and variations, your fish will most likely look slightly different than the picture(s).
Details:
Scientific Name: Balistoides conspicillum
Aquarium Adaptivity Level: Easy
Care Level: Moderate (due to compatibility/aggressiveness)
Aggression Level: Aggressive as they mature
Water Conditions: 72-78°F, 1.020 - 1.025 sg, 8-12 dKH, 8.1-8.4 pH
Reef Compatible: No
Life Span: Approximately 20 years
Family: Balistidae
Acclimation Date: July 10, 2014
Acclimation Time: 3 hours
Food: We feed a mixture of approx. 85% algae, shrimp, garlic & mussels (approx. 3 times per day).
* They require special feeding related to their rapidly growing teeth. To wear down their teeth, they need to be fed shrimp, krill, squid, clams, fish, etc;
Aquarium Adaptivity Level: Easy
Care Level: Moderate (due to compatibility/aggressiveness)
Aggression Level: Aggressive as they mature
Water Conditions: 72-78°F, 1.020 - 1.025 sg, 8-12 dKH, 8.1-8.4 pH
Reef Compatible: No
Life Span: Approximately 20 years
Family: Balistidae
Acclimation Date: July 10, 2014
Acclimation Time: 3 hours
Food: We feed a mixture of approx. 85% algae, shrimp, garlic & mussels (approx. 3 times per day).
* They require special feeding related to their rapidly growing teeth. To wear down their teeth, they need to be fed shrimp, krill, squid, clams, fish, etc;
Additional Info:
Quick Overview: Very colorful, and usually get very aggressive with age. One of the most sought-after aquarium fish.
Care: Fish only. Only 1 triggerfish per tank is usually recommended.
Aggression at various ages: Mostly peaceful until juvenile/adult. Caution: They can become extremely aggressive at any time.
Care: Fish only. Only 1 triggerfish per tank is usually recommended.
Aggression at various ages: Mostly peaceful until juvenile/adult. Caution: They can become extremely aggressive at any time.
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