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Orange-lined Triggerfish Aquarium Care Guide

Pictiliscapus lacrymatus

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Keeping Orange-lined Triggerfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 180 gallons (680 liters)
  • Compatibility: Can be housed with other large, semi-aggressive to aggressive fish. Not suitable for reef tanks due to its diet of invertebrates and potential to nip at corals. Avoid housing with smaller, docile fish.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with ample live rock for hiding and grazing. A varied diet of meaty foods is essential. Good filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. May rearrange aquarium decor.

Water parameters

Temperature
72-78°F (22-26°C)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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