Indian Triggerfish (Melichthys indicus)

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Indian Triggerfish

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Indian Triggerfish

Melichthys indicus

379 Litres (100 US G.)

22.9-25.4cm (9-10 ")

pH

8.2 - 8.5

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

4-8 years

Family

Balistidae





Additional names

Indian Triggerfish

Additional scientific names

Melichthys ringens


Identification[edit]

Black body and fins, can be mistaken for Melichthys niger, but is larger when mature.

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