Bluelined Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus)

Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy | Temperament: Aggressive | Color Form: Blue, Green, Yellow | Diet: Carnivore | Reef Compatible: No | Water Conditions: sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78??F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4 | Max. Size: 1′ 10″ | Family: Balistidae | Minimum Tank Size: 300 gallons | Compatibility: View Chart

Overview
The Bluelined Triggerfish, also known as the Blue-and-Gold Triggerfish, Blue Triggerfish, Rippled Triggerfish, or Yellowspotted Triggerfish, has a brilliant blue and yellow rippled effect over the entire body, accented by bright green eyes.

A 300 gallon or larger aquarium with rocks and caves provides a good environment. The Bluelined Triggerfish will rearrange the landscaping and rocks. It can sometimes be heard making a grunting sound.

The Bluelined 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: Tiny: Under 1″ Small: 1″ to 2-1/2″; Medium: 2-1/2″ to 4″; Large: 4″ to 6″