Where to buy Wedge-Tail Triggerfish
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About Wedge-Tail Triggerfish
Wedge-tail triggerfish display a tan to olive body with blue and yellow facial markings, a characteristic blue-ringed eye, and a distinctive wedge-shaped tail. They are heavy-bodied with a deep, compressed profile typical of the Balistidae family.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, including the Great Barrier Reef and central Pacific islands.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 180-gallon tank required • Stable parameters: 73-79°F, pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.020-1.025 • Sand/rubble substrate for burrowing behavior • Robust corals/rocks as they may bite and harass invertebrates • Feed varied diet: meaty foods, frozen/live items
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Fungal diseases
- Min tank size
- 180 gallons
- Appearance
- Wedge-tail triggerfish display a tan to olive body with blue and yellow facial markings, a characteristic blue-ringed eye, and a distinctive wedge-shaped tail. They are heavy-bodied with a deep, compressed profile typical of the Balistidae family.
- Max Size
- 10
- Aka
- Wedge-Tail Triggerfish
- Care Level
- Expert
- Temperament
- Aggressive
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