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| − | + | :A highly territorial fish, best kept alone or with other similar sized semi-aggressive fish. Will eat smaller fish and invertebrates, must be in a fish-only set up. | |
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| + | :Should be fed a meaty diet consisting of krill, shrimp, clams, squid and should include hard-shelled shrimp to wear down their teeth. | ||
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| + | :Feed two to three times a day. | ||
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| + | :Requires a mature laterally spacious tank with plenty of hiding places in live rock. All décor should be secure as this fish is known for rearranging its environment. | ||
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| + | :A highly aggressive and territorial fish, in captivity this fish will terrorize tank mates. In the wild they form large schools to feed on [[zooplankton]] and sponges. It vocalizes using a "grunting" sound. | ||
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| + | :A typical [[:Category:Triggerfish|Triggerfish]] in shape, with an oval body and eyes set far back from the snout. The body is generally indigo-blue, sometimes closer to purple, in colour and the caudal fin is sharply forked. Mature fish have bright red teeth, giving them their common name. | ||
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Revision as of 03:18, 13 December 2017
Redtoothed Triggerfish
Redtoothed Triggerfish
Odonus niger
757 Litres (200 US G.)
30.5-50.8cm (12-20 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Balistidae
Contents
Additional names
- Redtoothed Triggerfish, Niger Triggerfish, Blue Triggerfish
Additional scientific names
- Xenodon niger, Balistes erythrodon, Odonus erythrodon
Sexing
- It is difficult to visually sex this fish and they are not known to breed in captivity.
Tank compatibility
- A highly territorial fish, best kept alone or with other similar sized semi-aggressive fish. Will eat smaller fish and invertebrates, must be in a fish-only set up.
Diet
- Should be fed a meaty diet consisting of krill, shrimp, clams, squid and should include hard-shelled shrimp to wear down their teeth.
Feeding regime
- Feed two to three times a day.
Environment specifics
- Requires a mature laterally spacious tank with plenty of hiding places in live rock. All décor should be secure as this fish is known for rearranging its environment.
Behaviour
- A highly aggressive and territorial fish, in captivity this fish will terrorize tank mates. In the wild they form large schools to feed on zooplankton and sponges. It vocalizes using a "grunting" sound.
Identification
- A typical Triggerfish in shape, with an oval body and eyes set far back from the snout. The body is generally indigo-blue, sometimes closer to purple, in colour and the caudal fin is sharply forked. Mature fish have bright red teeth, giving them their common name.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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