Clown Trigger Tank Mates
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Clown trigger tank mates. While larger juveniles and adults of the clown triggerfish balistoides conspicillum species will do quite well the very small juveniles often sold as tiny do not fare so well in an aquarium. When they are cramped like that they can get really aggressive. They require at least 200 gallons with ample swimming space and adequate filtration.
As for tank mates. Clown triggers get big as well. Mike fishlore admin social media.
Distribution clown triggers have a fairly large range. As far as personality goes the clown triggerfish is a very enjoyable fish to watch. Thread starter tod howard.
That complicated the purchase a few tank mates. They are found throughout the indo pacific north to japan south to new caledonia. The clown triggerfish is one of the more popular saltwater fish species but you really need the right aquarium set up to keep them long term.
While there are no hard set rules on what you can put together in a tank having an idea of which fish will compete with each other for food and even position in the tank can go a long way in ensuring a peaceful fish tank. Liveaquaria recommends a 300 gallon tank with a potential max size of 20. Some fish will make great tank mates with clownfish while others just won t work out.
They re known to be aggressive so finding suitable tank mates can be hard. A harlequin tusk any of the non reef safe wrasses a foxface another small trigger like the picasso which also grows very slow even a tang would be ok. A clown trigger grows very slow so you will be ok for a few years at least depending on how small it is now.
Due to their size adults require tanks with capacity of at least 300 gallons. Start date nov 27 2015. When they are smaller they may be a bit more reclusive and will appreciate having hiding spots and places to lock into at night with their dorsal fins.
Clown triggers or clown triggerfish are large striking fish who can grown up to 20 inches long and have large white spots all over their bellies. Balistoides conspicillum clown triggerfish the clown triggerfish can be very territorial and it s gets worse the older and bigger they get. Clown trigger tank mates.
They are pretty much not afraid of anything it seems once they reach around 5 or 6 inches in size. The clown triggerfish is one of the most sought after triggerfish in the ocean due to their gaudy colors and personality. Clownfish are no different.
Choose tank mates carefully. Joined sep 28 2015 messages 72 reaction score 8. Updated august 5 2019 author.
Sooo plan was to purchase picasso trigger but ended up with clown trigger. Tod howard community member view badges.
