This marine aquarium fish is known as
Blackbelly Triggerfish and the correct latin name is
Rhinecanthus verrucosus. It belongs to the
Triggers family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This species is aggressive towards tankmates.
Blackbelly Triggerfish can grow up to 23 cm what is approximately 9 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 2760cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 427 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Blackbelly Triggerfish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
A carnivore; Requires various foods based on meat. Shrimps, fishes, scallops, etc.
Related fish profiles in the database
- Balistapus Undulatus (Undulate Trigger, Orangelined, Orangetailed, Orange-Lined Triggerfish)
- Balistes Vetula (Queen Trigger)
- Balistoides Conspicillum (Clown Trigger)
- Melichthys Indicus (Indian Triggerfish, Black Triggerfish, Black Finned Triggerfish)
- Melichthys Vidua (Pinktail Trigger)
- Odonus Niger (Niger Trigger, Redtoothed Triggerfish)
- Pseudobalistes Flavimarginatus (Yellowmargin Triggerfish)
- Pseudobalistes Fuscus (Yellow-spotted Triggerfish, Blue Line Trigger, Rippled Triggerfish)
- Rhinecanthus Aculeatus (Blackbar Triggerfish, HumaHuma Picasso Trigger)
- Rhinecanthus Rectangulus (Wedge-Tail Triggerfish)
- Xanthichthys Auromarginatus (Gilded Triggerfish, Blue Chin Triggerfish, Blue Throat Triggerfish)
- Xanthichthys Caeruleolineatus (Bluelined Triggerfish, Gold Back Triggerfish)
- Xanthichthys Mento (Redtail Triggerfish)
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Document modified on Fri Dec 21 17:39:58 UTC 2007
Document created on Fri Dec 21 17:39:58 UTC 2007
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