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Balistapus undulatus

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Orange-Lined Triggerfish
Orange-Lined Triggerfish
Species Balistapus undulatus
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 378.541 liters
378,541.178 mL

100 US Gallons (378.5L)

Size 27.94 cm

9-11 " (22.9-27.9cm)

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.0 - 8.5
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-10 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Orange-Lined Triggerfish, Green Trigger, Undulated Trigger

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

A highly territorial fish, best kept alone or with other similar sized semi-aggressive fish. Will eat smaller fish and invertebrates.

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[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

A highly aggressive and territorial fish, in captivity this fish will terrorize tankmates.

[edit] Identification

A typical Triggerfish in shape, with an oval body and eyes set far back from the snout, with small caudal and pectoral fins. This fish is beautifully coloured with slender orange/green stripes running diagonally across it's body, it has a large dark brown/black spot at the base of it's caudal fin. The rays on the anal, soft dorsal and pectoral fins are orange.

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