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About Black Triggerfish
Melichthys niger is a large, robust triggerfish with an entirely black or very dark gray body and a slightly compressed laterally profile. The dorsal and anal fins are distinctly soft-rayed and elongated, and the caudal fin is rounded.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Care Level
- Expert
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of high-quality meaty foods including frozen or fresh shrimp, squid, and other marine proteins. Offer 1-2 times daily in portions they will consume within a few minutes. Occasional vegetable matter may be taken but is not required.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the central Pacific.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Appearance
- Melichthys niger is a large, robust triggerfish with an entirely black or very dark gray body and a slightly compressed laterally profile. The dorsal and anal fins are distinctly soft-rayed and elongated, and the caudal fin is rounded.
- Max Size
- 20
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 180 gallon tank; large, aggressive species requiring ample space • Hardy; tolerates varied water conditions but prefers 72-78°F, stable salinity • Feed meaty foods: frozen fish, squid, krill; strong bite and aggressive feeding behavior • Highly aggressive and territorial; keep singly or with very large, similarly-sized fish only • Provide hiding spots and robust décor; will destroy ornaments and harass tankmates
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