Red Sea Trigger

Rhinecanthus assasi

Due to variations within species,
your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range
may also vary between individual specimen.

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Aggressive

Color Form: Black, Blue, Tan, Yellow

Diet: Carnivore

Reef Compatible: No

Water Conditions: 72-78? F, dKH 8-12, pH
8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025

Max. Size: 11"

Origin: Red Sea

Family: Balistidae

Minimum Tank Size: 180 gallons

The Red Sea Triggerfish has a wacky, painted appearance.
It has a tan body with gradient dark bands running through the eye area and by
the base of the tail. Also, there are vibrant blue and black stripes on the top
of the head, with a yellow stripe from cheek to cheek and highly contrasting
yellow eyes.

A 180 gallon or larger aquarium with rocks and caves
provides a good habitat. It will rearrange the landscaping and rocks as it
wanders in and out of the caves. It vocalizes using a "grunting"
sound. The Red Sea Triggerfish are very friendly and make a great pet as well
as a great conversation piece.

The Red Sea
Triggerfish needs a varied diet of meaty foods including; squid, krill, clams,
small fish and hard shelled shrimp to help wear down their ever growing teeth