Indian Triggerfish (Melichthys indicus)
Fish in the family Balistidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Indian Triggerfish has a dark gray to blackish body with distinctive blue-ringed eyes and blue coloration around the lips and along the gill cover. The body is robust and laterally compressed, with a prominent dorsal trigger spine and a more relaxed second dorsal fin.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, chopped squid, krill, and small fish pieces. Offer quality marine flakes or pellets supplemented with whole prey items to ensure balanced nutrition and trigger natural feeding behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Indian 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 Disease, Hole-in-the-Head, Velvet
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and Australia.
Log Indian Triggerfish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Indian Triggerfish alongside everything else in your reef.
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