Black Triggerfish (Melichthys niger)

From The Aquarium Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search

Black Triggerfish

Black Triggerfish.jpg
Black Triggerfish

Melichthys niger

379 Litres (100 US G.)

17.8-20.3cm (7-8 ")

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

Black Triggerfish, Hawaiian Black Trigger, Black Finned Triggerfish

Additional scientific names

Melichthys ringens


Identification

Distinctive black body and fins and typical Triggerfish shape, can be mistaken for Melichthys indicus, but is smaller when mature.

Pictures

External links