Undulate Triggerfish

Latin Name

Balistapus undulatus

Common Name

Also known as

Orangelined Triggerfish, Orangetailed Triggerfish

Fast Facts

This is lovely fish is one of the most belligerent off all marine fishes. It is attractive, extremely hardy and has a great behavioral repertoire. It does best if kept in an aquarium on its own. It can be kept with other aggressive species. Even so, it is likely that your undulated trigger may attack its tankmates sooner or later. This fish is often shy when initially introduced to the aquarium, hiding in preferred shelter site when you first enter the room. But, with time many specimens will begin to associate their caretaker with food, it will welcome your arrival and swim near the water's surface waiting for a tasty morsel. It is also notorious for rearranging the décor of the aquarium. Despite these traits, it is a great aquarium fish that can thrive for many years in an aquarium.

Sizes

Small/Around 1"-2"
Medium/Around 2"-3"

Range in Nature

Indo-Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Feed a varied diet of meaty foods. Also include frozen preparations for herbivores.

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

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Not suitable for a reef aquarium as it feeds on a wide-range of invertebrates.

Related Fish

More Triggers

Availability

Small/Regularly Available
Medium/Regularly Available

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Undulate Triggerfish

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Small	$24.00
Medium	$29.00

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.