Clown Trigger

Description

Balistoides conspicillum

The Balistoides conspicillum or Clown Triggerfish, despite it’s many charachter flaws, is one of the most sought after triggerfish in the industry. A typically hardy fish once past the tiny juvenile stage, they tend to behave well for several months and then turn into a nasty nipping tankmate for no apparent reason overnight. Should be kept as the only trigger in the tank to avoid deaths due to aggression. Choose Aggressive and large tankmates and provide plenty of hiding places to keep them. Grows quickly when well fed.

Maximum Size: the Balistoides conspicillum grows up to 20 inches.

Minimum Tank Size: The Clown Trigger prefers a tank of at least 140 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.

Diet: The Balistoides conspicillum is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of meats (fish, scallop, shrimp, squid, clam) & veggies.

Level of Care: The Clown Trigger is a low maintenance fish.

Behavior: The Clown Trigger may act aggressively toward other fish.

Hardiness: This is a hardy fish.

Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 – 1.025, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Temp. 72 – 78 F).

Range: Indo-Pacific.