Melichthys niger
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| Black Triggerfish | |
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| Black Triggerfish | |
| Species | Melichthys niger |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 378.541 liters 378,541.178 mL 100 US Gallons (378.5L) |
| Size | 20.32 cm
7-8 " (17.8-20.3cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.2 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
4-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Black Triggerfish, Hawaiian Black Trigger, Black Finned Triggerfish
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Melichthys ringens
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- Distinctive black body and fins and typical Triggerfish shape, can be mistaken for Melichthys indicus, but is smaller when mature.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Melichthys niger
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Black Triggerfish , Hawaiian Black Trigger, and Black Finned Triggerfish |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Family | Balistidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, Live Food +, and Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 8 in (20.32 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 8 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.5 + |
| Maximum sg | 1.025 + |
| Maximum temperature | 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 100 US Gallon (378.541 liters, 378,541.178 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 8.2 + |
| Minimum sg | 1.02 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Melichthys niger, and Melichthys ringens |
