Starry Trigger

Description

Abalistes stellatus

The Abalistes or Starry Trigger gets it’s name from the interesting color pattern on it’s body. It’s body is tan and had dark spots that fade into yellow toward the tail of the fish with fins striped in blue or tans. Relatively friendly, can be kept with other species providing they are the same size or larger. Not suitable for reef aquariums. Will eat crusaceans and invertebrates. May re-aquascape it’s domain. Often learns to accept hand feedings and will grunt in anticipation of a treat.

Maximum Size: the Abalistes stellatus grows up to 10 inches.

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

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

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

Behavior: The Starry Trigger may act ly toward other fish.

Hardiness: This is a hardy fish.

Range: Indo-Pacific.