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About Gilded Triggerfish
A compact triggerfish with olive-green to dark brown body coloring and distinctive golden-yellow margins on the dorsal and anal fins. The face is blunt with a small mouth, and the eye is positioned high on the head.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Diet Details
- A carnivore that feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates (crustaceans, mollusks, echinoderms) and small fish in the wild. In captivity, offer varied meaty foods including frozen shrimp, squid, crab, and quality pellets designed for carnivorous fish.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to the Hawaiian Islands, including east Africa, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Family
- Balistidae
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head disease, Velvet disease
- Max Size
- 7.5
- Min tank size
- 180 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8.1-8.4 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Appearance
- A compact triggerfish with olive-green to dark brown body coloring and distinctive golden-yellow margins on the dorsal and anal fins. The face is blunt with a small mouth, and the eye is positioned high on the head.
- Care Requirements
- • 180+ gallon tank with strong filtration and powerheads • pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025, temperature 75-78°F • Carnivorous diet: high-quality frozen foods, small fish, crustaceans • Provide PVC pipes or caves for shelter • May harass or eat smaller fish and crustaceans; keep singly or with large tank mates only
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
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