Trigger Fish

Trigger fish is very famous aquarium fish. The trigger fish family is fairly small but quite widespread, one specie seven finding its way as far north as the English Channel. They are so-called on account of a locking spine at the front of the dorsal fin, which the fish uses to wedge itself into caves and openings. Triggers can be bought at any size from 2.5 to 23cm (1-9in) and their hardiness and nitrite tolerance make them suitable fish for beginners, but choose their companions with care. All the triggers grow to a large size and the family has a reputation for aggressive behavior, which is not altogether unfounded. In the wild, triggers eat crustaceans, sea urchins, etc., so never put them in an invertebrate tank. Feeding them in captivity presents no problem, as they will eat anything with their strong, sharp teeth - including your fingers if you are not careful!

The minimum size of the aquarium should be 75 gallon. Try to purchase aquarium of big size. The trigger fish is spread from the Indian Ocean to the coast of Africa, Red Sea and it is spread from Hawaii and the Marquesas Islands westward through central Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia, Philippines to the coast of China through the East Indies. Trigger fish live on those places where there are lots of rocks and fissures so that they can hide themselves and can search food. Trigger fish is very aggressive towards other fishes, in order to reduce its aggression you should provide it plenty of room and shelter so that the fish can allow its own region. Trigger fish should be kept in an aquarium where there are fishes of same nature and smaller size means aggressive otherwise trigger fish will eat the small fishes. Feed this fish at least three times.

Bluelined Trigger Fish

Blulined trigger fish is found in Indian Ocean towards west and east side and in Pacific Ocean. Blulined trigger fish will behave well if you will put it in the aquarium where the fishes will belong to same family otherwise this trigger fish can show aggressiveness. Try to keep away the aquarium from Lion fish and Eels. The water of the aquarium should be clean, filtered and try to provide some playful things in the aquarium so that the fish can play otherwise it will become boring for the fish. This trigger fish eats fishes, sponges, algae etc. Trigger fish can eat anything but that should be nutritious.

Clown Trigger Fish

Clown trigger fish is also known as Balistodies Conspicillum. Indo-Pacific and Red sea are home to clown trigger fish. This trigger fish species is a marine species. You can found this fish near coral reefs. Clown trigger fish grows up to the size of 50 cm or 21 inches in length. The jaws of the Clown trigger fish is very strong which it uses to crush, grind and eat hard mollusks, crustaceans etc. This trigger fish is has very different look due to its beautiful coloration. Is has big white color spots on its dark background and is has yellow color spots on its dorsal surface.