Hawaiian Black Triggerfish (Melichthys niger)

Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy | Temperament: Aggressive | Color Form: Black, Tan, White | 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′ 2″ | Family: Balistidae | Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons | Compatibility: View Chart

Overview
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″