Yellowmargin Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus)
Fish in the family Balistidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Yellowmargin Triggerfish are robust, somewhat compressed fish with a dark gray to brown body and distinctive bright yellow margins on the dorsal and anal fins. They have a large mouth, strong teeth, and a characteristic trigger-like dorsal spine mechanism.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied carnivorous diet of meaty foods including chopped squid, fish, shrimp, and marine preparations. Supplement with hard-shelled invertebrates like snails and crustaceans to help wear down continuously growing teeth.
Difficulty and care for the Yellowmargin 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, Columnaris disease, Hole in the head
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, including the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and east to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef.
Log Yellowmargin Triggerfish in your reef tank
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