Halfmoon Triggerfish

Sufflamen chrysopterum

Family : Balistidae

FishMarineTriggerfish

Brown triggerfish with a white crescent-shaped mark on the flank.

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Popularity

Advanced marine fish

large tank + demanding parameters

Availability

Order only

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Indo-Pacific

Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

The halfmoon triggerfish has an oval body, dark brown to black, with a curved white band on the flank. It has a dorsal spine. It is moderately aggressive, often territorial. It feeds on invertebrates and algae. In aquariums, it is hardy but requires a large volume. It can reach 30 cm.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, lagoons

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH8.1–8.4

GH8–12 °dGH

KH8–12 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.1 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

3/5

Diet

Omnivore

Min. tank

400 L

Min. group

Adult size

30 cm

Lifespan

10 years

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Propagation

rare

Care notes

Minimum tank volume 400 liters. Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, alkalinity 8-12 dKH. Diet: omnivorous, will accept frozen foods, shrimp, fish pieces, and algae. Less aggressive than some triggerfish but can be territorial. Compatible with other robust fish. Avoid invertebrates. Needs rocks to hide. A lid is recommended.

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