Orangestripe Triggerfish
NameOrangestripe Triggerfish
Scientific NameBalistapus undulatus
Common NamesOrangestripe Triggerfish, Undulated Triggerfish, Orange-lined Triggerfish
FamilyBalistidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Samoa, Japan, New Caledonia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Groupers, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Large Angelfish (with caution), Other large, aggressive Triggerfish (in very large tanks)
Description
The Orangestripe Triggerfish is a visually stunning marine fish characterized by its vibrant blue-green body covered in intricate wavy orange stripes. This species is highly aggressive and territorial, making it suitable only for very large, specialized fish-only-with-live-rock (FOWLR) aquariums. It is known to prey on crustaceans, mollusks, and other invertebrates, and can be destructive to reef environments.
