Indian Triggerfish (Melichthys indicus)

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Indian Triggerfish

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Indian Triggerfish

Melichthys indicus

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

379 Litres (100 US G.)

Size

22.9-25.4cm (9-10 ")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.2 - 8.5

Temp.

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

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

Life Span

4-8 years

Habitat

Indian Ocean

Family

Balistidae




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Additional names

Indian Triggerfish

Additional scientific names

Melichthys ringens


Identification[edit]

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

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]

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