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*[http://eol.org/pages/216816/overview EOL] | *[http://eol.org/pages/216816/overview EOL] | ||
*[https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+44+1433&pcatid=1433 Liveaquaria] | *[https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+44+1433&pcatid=1433 Liveaquaria] | ||
*[https://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=910&cid=288 Blue Zoo Aquatics] | *[https://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=910&cid=288 Blue Zoo Aquatics] | ||
*[https://www.freshmarine.com/sargassum-trigger.html Fresh Marine] | *[https://www.freshmarine.com/sargassum-trigger.html Fresh Marine] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:30, 7 March 2018
Sargassum Triggerfish
Sargassum Triggerfish
Xanthichthys ringens
265 Litres (70 US G.)
25.4-27.9cm (10-11 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
20-30 years
Family
Balistidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
Additional scientific names
- Balistes ringens, Balistes curassavicus, Balistes nitidus, Balistes notatus, Balistes elongatus, Balistes cicatricosus, Balistes heckelii
Origin
- Western Atlantic: from North Carolina, USA and Bermuda to Brazil..
Sexing
- Females are duller in colouration.
Tank compatibility
- Keep only with fish that can stand its aggression. It is definitely not a fish for the average large marine tank. It will eat any inverts and may damage corals.
Diet
- This fish requires meaty foods including shrimp, squid and scallops.
Feeding regime
- Feed daily.
Environment Specifics
- A suitable reef tank will suffice.
Behaviour
- Quite territorial; keep only with fish that can handle the aggression; best not kept with crustaceans.
Identification
- A blue-gray fish with blue stripes on the face. Dorsal, and anal fins are bordered with orange-red.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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