Pinktail Triggerfish - Melichthys vidua Size:X-Large

Pinktail Triggerfish - Melichthys vidua Size:X-LargePinktail Triggerfish (Melichthys vidua) The Pinktail Triggerfish is a striking, large marine triggerfish with a dark olive brown to almost black body, pale fins and the soft pink tail that gives the species its name. In the wild it occurs on current swept, coral rich seaward reefs, often at moderate depths and sometimes in loose groups. In aquaria it is one of the more manageable triggerfish, but it still becomes large, produces a heavy bioload and

500 litres minimum is the safer long-term recommendation

its vivid beauty makes it a prized possession for dedicated aquarists

It may be territorial towards other firefish or similar dartfish unless kept as a bonded pair or in a suitably large aquarium with multiple territories

finely chopped meaty marine foods and high-quality small marine pellets

this is a fast

this species is hardy and eye-catching

strong filtration and good oxygenation is ideal

it is associated with coral reefs

Euphyllia Torch

Small juveniles bright yellow and blue anal fin margin

is a beautiful and highly useful marine sand-sifting goby

stability and regular algae-based feeding