Pinktail Trigger

Description

Melichthys vidua

Better behaved than the Niger Triggerfish, the Melichthys vidua or Pinktail Triggerfish is probably the most desireable for the reef aquarium. Is very shy at first but will become friendlier than many of the other triggers and not become aggressive with age but more tame. It is very hardy and can be kept with peaceful fishes of equal size or larger. It not as likely to re-aquascape your tank as the other triggerfish species often will. Will eat shrimps and other crusteaceans.

Maximum Size: the Melichthys vidua grows up to 14 inches.

Minimum Tank Size: The Pinktail Trigger prefers a tank of at least 100 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.

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

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

Behavior: The Pinktail 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.