Indian Triggerfish (Melichthys indicus)

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Indian Triggerfish

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Indian Triggerfish

Melichthys indicus

379 Litres (100 US G.)

22.9-25.4cm (9-10 ")

pH

8.2 - 8.5

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

4-8 years

Family

Balistidae





Additional names

Indian Triggerfish

Additional scientific names

Melichthys ringens


Origin

Sexing

Tank compatibility

Diet

Feeding regime

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

Identification

Black body and fins, can be mistaken for Melichthys niger, but is larger when mature.

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