Bridled Triggerfish (Sufflamen fraenatum)
Fish in the family Balistidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Yellow-green body with a distinctive black mask-like marking across the eyes and a black line extending from the gill cover. The body is deep and laterally compressed, with a small mouth and blue-tinged dorsal and anal fins.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of meaty foods including mysis shrimp, krill, chopped squid, and quality marine flake. In a reef aquarium, the fish will supplement by hunting small invertebrates and crustaceans.
Difficulty and care for the Bridled Triggerfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and French Polynesia, including the Great Barrier Reef.
Log Bridled Triggerfish in your reef tank
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