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Yellowmargin Triggerfish Aquarium Care Guide

Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus

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Keeping Yellowmargin Triggerfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 250 gallons (946 liters)
  • Compatibility: Only with very large, aggressive tankmates. Not reef safe; will eat invertebrates and nip at corals.
  • Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample rockwork for hiding and territory establishment. Strong filtration is essential due to their messy eating habits. They are known to rearrange tank decor and can be destructive to equipment if not secured.

Water parameters

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

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