Where to buy Red-Toothed Triggerfish
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About Red-Toothed Triggerfish
A sturdy triggerfish with a dark gray to blackish body and distinctive bright red or orange teeth visible when the mouth opens. The body is laterally compressed with a blunt head and small eyes; dorsal and anal fins are angular and elongate.
Key facts
- Family
- Balistidae
- Max Size
- 10
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 180-gallon tank; larger is better due to aggression • Temperature 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.4, stable salinity (1.020–1.025) • Provide heavy rockwork and hiding spaces; triggers are territorial • Feed varied diet: meaty foods, quality pellets, occasional live prey • Highly aggressive with conspecifics and smaller fish; keeps to one per tank
- Aka
- Red-Toothed Triggerfish
- Min tank size
- 180 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head disease, Velvet disease
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Care Level
- Expert
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of meaty foods including chopped squid, shrimp, clams, and high-quality pellets. Provide 1–2 times daily in smaller portions. These fish benefit from hard-shelled foods like snails and crustacean pieces to wear down their ever-growing teeth.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- carnivore
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