Orange-lined Triggerfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Orange-lined 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: Not reef-safe; will prey on invertebrates and small fish. Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, aggressive fish that can defend themselves.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample rockwork for hiding and territory establishment. Powerful filtration is essential due to their messy eating habits. They are known to rearrange tank decor and can bite aquarium equipment. Provide a varied diet of meaty foods.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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