Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – large meaty foods; shrimp, squid, clams, krill, crabs
Aquarium species profile
Clown Trigger
Balistoides conspicillum · Indo-Pacific (widespread)
Minimum tank180 gal
Adult size18–20"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentAggressive
Temperature72–80°F
pH range8.1–8.4
Compatible tank mates
Very large robust fish only; large puffers, large eels (extreme caution)
Tank mates to avoid
Everything else—will attack and kill most tank mates; destroys corals and invertebrates
Care notes
Among the most beautiful but most aggressive marine fish. Often best kept alone. Will bite handlers and destroy equipment. Highly intelligent. Not reef-safe. For experienced keepers only.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.