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About Blue-Lined Triggerfish
A robust triggerfish with a distinctive dark blue to grayish-blue body featuring bright blue lines running along the face and gill covers. The dorsal and anal fins are edged in blue, and the fish has a characteristic blocky head and powerful jaws adapted for crushing hard-bodied prey.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 22
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, including the Great Barrier Reef and Indo-Malaysian regions.
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Diet Details
- Feed meaty foods including squid, shrimp, crab, and other crustaceans, as well as hard-shelled mollusks. Supplement occasionally with quality carnivore pellets formulated for triggerfishes.
- Appearance
- A robust triggerfish with a distinctive dark blue to grayish-blue body featuring bright blue lines running along the face and gill covers. The dorsal and anal fins are edged in blue, and the fish has a characteristic blocky head and powerful jaws adapted for crushing hard-bodied prey.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Aka
- Yellow-Spotted Triggerfish
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Min tank size
- 180 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 180-gallon tank with strong water movement • pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.020–1.025, temperature 72–78°F • Can be highly aggressive toward tankmates and corals; may bite and harass • Requires plenty of hiding places and robust aquascaping • Feed varied diet: meaty foods, crustaceans, quality pellets
- Care Level
- Expert
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