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A TRIGGER - CLOWN Balistoides conspicillum glides gracefully near coral, its vibrant black, white, and yellow patterns striking against the azure aquatic backdrop.
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A TRIGGER - CLOWN Balistoides conspicillum glides gracefully near coral, its vibrant black, white, and yellow patterns striking against the azure aquatic backdrop.
Turquoise background with text: ALL SALTWATER FISH, INCLUDING ANGEL - YELLOWTAIL CREAM APOLEMICHTHYS XANTHURUS, HAVE COMPLETED OUR PROPRIETARY 28-DAY QUARANTINE & CONDITIONING PROCEDURE. Buy with confidence! Subtle starfish graphic in the background.
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The ANGEL - MAJESTIC Pomacanthus navarchus, with its blue body, vivid orange back, and yellow accents, swims among ocean coral. Its intricate patterns enhance its striking appearance.
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TRIGGER – CLOWN Balistoides conspicillum

$169.99 – $299.99

The Clown Triggerfish has a wide distribution from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean, found along reef edges or drop-offs where their prey of shellfish and other invertebrates are plentiful. Perhaps the most sought after triggerfish in the hobby for its stunning appearance, the Clown trigger comes with an attitude to match. At smaller sizes (~2 – 4″), Clown triggers can be more docile and shy, but with maturation, they become bold and fearless. Care should be taken when selecting appropriate tank-mates and decor for an aquarium housing a Clown trigger. An adult Clown trigger can reach a size of approximately 18″.

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Description

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Aggressive

Reef Compatible: No

General Description: The Clown Triggerfish has a wide distribution from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean, found along reef edges or drop-offs where their prey of shellfish and other invertebrates are plentiful. Perhaps the most sought after triggerfish in the hobby for its stunning appearance, the Clown trigger comes with an attitude to match. At smaller sizes (~2 – 4″), Clown triggers can be more docile and shy, but with maturation, they become bold and fearless. Care should be taken when selecting appropriate tank-mates and decor for an aquarium housing a Clown trigger. An adult Clown trigger can reach a size of approximately 18″.

Diet Requirements: Clown triggers are carnivores and are not overly picky eaters. A diet consisting of various proteins and frozen preparations such as brine shrimp, squid, mysis shrimp, krill, chopped fish, and clams will maintain optimal health and coloration. We highly encourage soaking frozen foods in vitamin and fatty acid supplements, as triggers are continually active and have high metabolisms.

Care Requirements: A minimum 200 gallon aquarium that is at least 18″+ wide is ideal. Smaller specimens can be temporarily raised in smaller quarters (no less than 125 gallons) as long as it is upgraded accordingly. The Clown trigger appreciates some live rock in the aquarium, especially caves and crevices to take refuge in if felt threatened. The Clown trigger is especially known to reaquascape live rock in the aquarium; rock should be selected based on the propensity (size) of the triggerfish to be able to move it. Clown triggers are best kept as one individual per aquarium as they are intolerable of each other; compatability with other trigger species is variable. Clown triggers will consume invertebrates and nip at corals, which is why they are not recommended for reef aquariums. Many timid and peaceful fish species should be avoided as tank-mates with a Clown trigger not only because of the large size it will reach, but its obnoxious nature. Larger, aggressive or quick fish (e.g., angels, tangs, squirrelfish, Thalassoma wrasses, larger damsels, etc.) are good tank-mate candidates. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025.

Purchase Size: Small: 2″ to 2-3/4″; Medium: 3″ to 4-1/4″; Large: 4-1/2″ to 5-3/4″

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

Shipping & Delivery

Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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