Pinktail Triggerfish (Melichthys vidua)
Fish in the family Balistidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Melichthys vidua is a stocky triggerfish with a dark gray or brown body and a distinctive pink or reddish tail. The dorsal and anal fins are elongated, and the body is compressed laterally with a blunt head and large mouth.
Diet and feeding
Zooplankton, marine algae, small fish, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp
Difficulty and care for the Pinktail 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, Hole in the head disease, Columnaris
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef.
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