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About Crosshatch Triggerfish
A moderately sized triggerfish with a distinctive tan to yellowish body heavily marked with fine dark reticulated (crosshatch-like) lines. The dorsal and anal fins display characteristic triggerfish patterns, and the tail is slightly rounded with dark banding.
Key facts
- Aka
- Cochito Cuadriculado, Crosshatch Triggerfish
- Family
- Balistidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Min tank size
- 90 gallons
- Appearance
- A moderately sized triggerfish with a distinctive tan to yellowish body heavily marked with fine dark reticulated (crosshatch-like) lines. The dorsal and anal fins display characteristic triggerfish patterns, and the tail is slightly rounded with dark banding.
- Max Size
- 9
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Great Barrier Reef to the Hawaiian Islands, typically found at depths of 5–100 meters on outer reef slopes and drop-offs.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Gill Disease, Bacterial Infections
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Care Requirements
- • 90+ gallon tank minimum • Carnivorous diet: fish, crustaceans, mollusks • Solitary or with large, aggressive species only • Strong water flow, good filtration; temp 72–78°F
- Diet
- omnivore
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