Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens)
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Titan Triggerfish
Titan Triggerfish
Balistoides viridescens
946 Litres (250 US G.)
66-76.2cm (26-30 ")
8.1 - 8.4
25.6-26.7°C (78 -80 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
7-9 years
Family
Balistidae
Contents
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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External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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