Pinktail Trigger
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Latin Name: Melichthys vidua
Common Name(s): Pinktail Triggerfish
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Aggressive
Adult Full Size: 16"
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons (WILL NEED TO UPGRADE AS IT GROWS)
Reef Safe: Not Recommended (Will eat small fish and invertebrates)
UV Required: No
Protein Skimmer Required: No (Recommended)
Foods: 2.3mm ABN Chromo Pellets, Krill, Squid, Chunky LRS, Clams, IQF: Crab Clusters, Silversides
Description: The Pinktail Trigger is an aggressive fish with a bright pink tail and dark green-colored body, making a great addition to a large fish-only tank. This fish will readily accept frozen meaty foods. The Pinktail Triggerfish prefers an environment with sufficient rock work and caves. This fish is not reef safe and should not be mixed with small fish or peaceful fish that cannot hold their own.