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About Buffalo Trunkfish
Yellow to olive-brown body with white or pale spots and a distinctive boxy, cube-like shape characteristic of trunkfish. The face features a blunt snout and the dorsal and anal fins are positioned far back on the body.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef and the Philippines.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Oomycosis, Bacterial Infections
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of high-quality mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped meaty foods supplemented with vegetable matter. Offer food 2–3 times daily in small portions appropriate for its slow feeding pace.
- Max Size
- 19
- Diet
- omnivore
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Appearance
- Yellow to olive-brown body with white or pale spots and a distinctive boxy, cube-like shape characteristic of trunkfish. The face features a blunt snout and the dorsal and anal fins are positioned far back on the body.
- Min tank size
- 180 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 180 gallons (large, active swimmers) • Stable water params: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, sg 1.020-1.025 • Excellent filtration & water flow; high bioload producer • Prone to toxin release when stressed; isolation recommended • Varied diet: meaty foods, frozen shrimp, quality flake/pellet
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Buffalo Trunkfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
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