Pinktail Triggerfish- Hawaiian

Latin Name

Melichthys niger

Common Name

Also known as

Pink Tail Trigger

Fast Facts

This handsome triggerfish is one of the most sociable of the clan. Because of its hardiness and more passive disposition, this species is a great choice for the beginning aquarist, and community tanks. It can be kept with peaceful fishes, of equal-size or larger, or with more aggressive fishes that are smaller than it is. Unlike some of its cousins, this fish is less likely to rearrange the aquarium decor or dig holes in the substrate. It can be shy when initially introduced to aquarium, but will become quite tame in time. The best quality specimens come from Hawaii and command a higer price than "regular" (Indo/philippine) specimens.

Sizes

Medium/Most specimens are around 3"-4"
Large/Around 4"-6"
X-Large/Around 5"-7" (the bigger they are, the harder they to get)
Show/Around 7"-10" (very rare size will vary)

Range in Nature

Indo-Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Feed a varied diet of meaty foods. Also include frozen preparations for herbivores. Feed young individuals several times a day.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

One of the few triggers for the kept in the reef aquarium. Usually ignore sessile invertebrates, may eat ornamental shrimp.

Related Fish

More Triggers

Availability

Medium/Semi Regularly Available
Large/Semi Regularly Available
X-Large/Occasionally Available
Show/Rare, Unpredictable Availability

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Pinktail Triggerfish- Hawaiian

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Medium	$59.00
Large	$99.00
X-Large	$139.00
Show	$299.00

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.