Black Triggerfish (Melichthys niger)

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Black Triggerfish

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Black Triggerfish

Melichthys niger

Challenging

378.541 liters
378,541.178 mL
378.5 Litres (100 US G.)

20.32 cm 17.8-20.3cm (7-8 ")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.2 - 8.5

295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R
298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Uncommon

4-8 years




Contents

Alternative names

Black Triggerfish, Hawaiian Black Trigger, Black Finned Triggerfish

Synonyms

Melichthys ringens

Sexing

Unknown

Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

Diet

More detail on diet...

Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

Environment Specifics

Unknown

Behaviour

Unknown

Identification

Distinctive black body and fins and typical Triggerfish shape, can be mistaken for Melichthys indicus, but is smaller when mature.

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