Poseidon's Realm Clown Trigger

Clown Trigger
Balistoides conspicillum

Identification: Large white spotted lower body. Has a brightly painted yellow mouth. Both the dorsal and anal fin are basically pale yellow and the caudal fin is dark edged. the pectoral fin is clear.

Maximum Length: 19.9"

Origin: Indo-Pacific

Minimum tank size: 135 Gallon

Behavior: Aggressive. Do not keep with small fishes.

Feeding and diet: Mixed diet of meaty foods including shrimp, krill, squid, clam, and fish.

Reef Compatibility: Not suitable

Cautions: Some manifest a "Jekyll & Hyde" personality: Amiable for many months, then suddenly turning nasty, nipping and even killing their tankmates. Keep only one per tank and keep with large fishes of equal belligerence.

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