Trigger Fish – Red Tooth / Niger

Description

Niger Trigger Description: The coloration of this species varies from region to region. Some individuals have a purple, green, or blue tinge. This species is a hardy aquarium species accepting a variety of commercial foods. When first introduced into a new tank this species may hide or even play dead. However, after becoming adjusted to its surroundings it becomes quite bold and will be out in the open a great deal of the time. This is one of the least aggressive trigger species and is suitable for community tanks. Although the Niger Triggerfish is not aggressive towards other fish, it is a natural predator of crustaceans. Do not be tempted to keep the Niger with crabs or shrimp… That cleaner shrimp or emerald crab will be nothing more than an expensive snack!

Care LevelEasyTemperamentAggressiveColor FormBlue, Green, PurpleDietCarnivoreReef CompatibleNoWater Conditions72-78 F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025Max. Size1′OriginAustralia, Fiji, Indonesia, Sri LankaFamilyBalistidaeMinimum Tank Size180 gallons