ClownTriggerfish (Balistoides Conspicillum)

Origin: Indo-Pacific/East Africa south to Durban, South Africa and east through Indonesia to Samoa, north to southern Japan and south to New Caledonia. 50 cm (19.5 in.)

Carnivorous. Small juveniles are difficult to adapt to aquarium foods. Subadults and adults readily accept all meaty foods. Not reef safe with invertebrates; fishes also at risk. Unpredictable biter; may seriously damage aquarists' fingers, heaters,and electrical wires.

Minimum Tank Length/Size: A minimum 135 gallon aquarium is recommended.

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Interesting Fact: Members of this family have acquired their common name 'triggerfish' from the characteristic locking and unlocking of their first dorsal fin. Normally the dorsal fin is positioned in a flat groove on the top of the body. It can however, be locked in the upright position in order to wedge the fish into some crevice in which it has taken refuge. This keeps the triggerfish from being removed from the crevice and eaten.