Black Triggerfish (Melichthys niger)

The Black Triggerfish, also known as the Indian Triggerfish, or Black-Finned Triggerfish, has a brown body and black fins with white lines at the base of the dorsal and anal fins.

A 90 gallon or larger aquarium with rocks and caves provides a good habitat for the Black Triggerfish, however, it will tend to rearrange the landscaping and rocks.

The Black Triggerfish needs a varied diet of meaty foods including; squid, krill, clams, small fish and hard shelled shrimp to help wear down their ever growing teeth.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3-1/2"; Large: 3-1/2" to 5"

Care details

• Temperature: 72 - 78° F
• dKH: 8 - 12
• Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.025
• Color: Black, Tan and White
• Family: Balistidae
• Diet: Carnivore