White Tip Trigger

Description

Sufflamen chrysopterus

The Rhinecanthus chrysopterus or Halfmoon Triggerfish is a popular aggressive tank mate. Though mild mannered as juveniles it will learn to not only feed from owners’ fingers but feed on owners’ fingers if given the chance. Belligerence will increase with age. Should be kept with fish the same size or larger. May bite eather tubes, air-line tubing and disrupt aquarium aquascaping. Like many triggers they can be taught to accept hand feedings and will often learn to grunt in participation or an attempt to talk you into a feeding.

Maximum Size: the Sufflamen chrysopterus grows up to 10 inches.

Minimum Tank Size: The White Tip Trigger prefers a tank of at least 130 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.

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

Level of Care: The White Tip Trigger is a medium maintenance fish.

Behavior: The White Tip 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.