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About Yellowmargin Triggerfish
Yellowmargin Triggerfish are robust, somewhat compressed fish with a dark gray to brown body and distinctive bright yellow margins on the dorsal and anal fins. They have a large mouth, strong teeth, and a characteristic trigger-like dorsal spine mechanism.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Care Requirements
- • Large tank: minimum 180 gallons (680L) for adults • Aggressive predator; keep singly or with large, hardy fish only • Strong water flow and excellent filtration essential • Temperature 72-78°F (22-26°C), stable salinity and pH • Feed varied meaty diet: fish, crustaceans, mollusks
- Max Size
- 22
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied carnivorous diet of meaty foods including chopped squid, fish, shrimp, and marine preparations. Supplement with hard-shelled invertebrates like snails and crustaceans to help wear down continuously growing teeth.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, including the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and east to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Columnaris disease, Hole in the head
- Appearance
- Yellowmargin Triggerfish are robust, somewhat compressed fish with a dark gray to brown body and distinctive bright yellow margins on the dorsal and anal fins. They have a large mouth, strong teeth, and a characteristic trigger-like dorsal spine mechanism.
- Care Level
- Expert
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