Niger Triggerfish

Niger Triggerfish

Odonus niger

Also known as: Red-Toothed Trigger

🧂 Saltwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Reef Safe (Caution)

Dark blue to purple body with a red-toothed smile and lyre-shaped tail. One of the most peaceful triggerfish species.

Tank Size

75 gal
minimum (125+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

8–8.4
water acidity

Max Size

12"
30.5 cm

Lifespan

10+ years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

All
preferred zone

Care Notes

One of the more reef-compatible triggers, though may eat shrimp and small crabs. Needs plenty of swimming room.

Feeding

Frozen mysis, shrimp, squid, marine pellets, and algae. Needs hard-shelled foods for teeth.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8" Naso Tang 18" Convict Tang 8"

Incompatible With

Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Powder Blue Tang 9" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Three Stripe Damselfish 3" Domino Damselfish 5" Springer's Damselfish 2" Four Stripe Damselfish 3" Jewel Damselfish 6" Clown Tang 15" Neon Goby 2"

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