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About Spotted Oceanic Triggerfish
The Spotted Oceanic Triggerfish has a robust, compressed body with grayish-brown coloration covered in numerous dark spots. The first dorsal fin is prominent and can be locked into an upright position. This pelagic triggerfish develops a relatively streamlined profile compared to reef-dwelling triggerfish species.
Key facts
- Difficulty Level
- This is an expert-level species suited only to experienced aquarists. It is highly aggressive, demands large space, requires meaty diets, and poses significant challenges for behavioral management and long-term care in captivity.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality meaty foods such as marine fish, squid, shrimp, and other crustaceans. Multiple daily feedings help satisfy the predatory appetite of this aggressive species.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 200 gallon tank with strong, unobstructed swimming space • Temperature range 72–78°F • pH 8.1–8.3 • Salinity 1.020–1.025 SG • Feed meaty foods including fish, squid, and crustaceans 2–3 times daily • Highly aggressive and predatory; only appropriate for expert hobbyists in species-specific or very large community setups
- Common Health Issues
- Parasitic infections, bacterial infections, jaw protrusion stress, poor water quality impacts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific and Atlantic oceans, found in deep pelagic and reef-adjacent waters. Occurs from the Red Sea through the Indo-Pacific to Hawaii and the American coast, also in the western Atlantic. A highly migratory oceanic species.
- Appearance
- The Spotted Oceanic Triggerfish has a robust, compressed body with grayish-brown coloration covered in numerous dark spots. The first dorsal fin is prominent and can be locked into an upright position. This pelagic triggerfish develops a relatively streamlined profile compared to reef-dwelling triggerfish species.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 24
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