Male
Blue Jaw Trigger
Xanthicthys
auromarginatus
Description: A Beautiful triggerfish and one of the
less aggressive members of the family. This trigger rarely bothers
its tankmates. It can be kept with moderately-aggressive tankmates
and can even be kept in groups (one male and one or more females)
in extra large aquariums. Like many triggers, it is often shy
when first added to the aquarium, but becomes bolder as it learns
to associate its caretaker with food. Males sport a blue patch
on the throat and yellow fin margins, females are lacking these
markings. Being a planktivore, it will not harm corals in the
reef aquarium. Hawaiian Specimens are superior in quality to
the industry standard Philippine specimens.
Recommended
Tank size:
minimum 20 gallon
Food and
diet:Feed a varied diet of
meaty foods. Also include frozen preparations for herbivores.
Feed young individuals several times a day.
Reef Compatability:
Members
of this genus can be kept in the reef aquarium. Usually ignores
shrimps, etc..
Level of
Care: Easy
Note: We
carry only from Hawaii |
Medium $89.99 Large $139.99 |
Pink
Tail Trigger
Melichthys
vidua
Description: 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.
Recommended
Tank size:
A 70 gallon or larger aquarium
with rocks and caves provides a good environment.
Food and
diet:Feed a varied diet of
meaty foods. Also include frozen preparations for herbivores.
Feed young individuals several times a day.
Reef Compatability:
Members
of this genus can be kept in the reef aquarium. Usually ignores
shrimps, etc..
Level of
Care: Easy
Note: We
carry only from Hawaii |
Medium $59.99 Large $89.99 XLarge $149.99
|
Humu
Rectangle Triggerfish
Rhinecanthus
rectangulus
Description: Known as the Rectangular Triggerfish, Wedge-tailed
Trigger, or the V-line Humuhumunukunukuapuaa. Easily recognized
by the V-pattern outlined in yellow that highlights its body.
It is striking with a pearly white face and two blue and black
stripes across the eyes. Known to rearrange the landscaping and
tanks rocks. It vocalizes using a "grunting" sound.
Recommended
Tank size:
A 70 gallon or larger aquarium
with rocks and caves provides a good environment.
Food and
diet:Feed a varied diet of
meaty foods. Also include frozen preparations for herbivores.
Feed young individuals several times a day.
Reef Compatability:
With caution, it can
be housed in a reef aquarium, but will eat any crustacean and
small fish.
Level of
Care: Easy |
Medium $39.99 Large $69.99 XLarge $99.99
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