Clown Triggerfish

Clown Triggerfish

Balistoides conspicillum

Also known as: Big-Spotted Trigger

🧂 Saltwater 🔥 Aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🥩 Carnivore Not Reef Safe

Dramatic black body with large white spots on the belly and a bright yellow mouth ring. One of the most iconic marine fish.

Tank Size

120 gal
minimum (180+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

8–8.4
water acidity

Max Size

20"
50.8 cm

Lifespan

15–20 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

All
preferred zone

Care Notes

Highly aggressive as adults. Needs a very large tank with robust tankmates. Will eat invertebrates and rearrange rockwork.

Feeding

Frozen shrimp, squid, clams, and marine pellets. Needs hard-shelled foods for beak maintenance.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Powder Blue Tang 9" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Clown Tang 15" Huma Huma Triggerfish 10"

Incompatible With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8"

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