Pinktail Trigger - Melichthys vidua
This beautiful triggerfish is one of the most sociable and peaceful of the clan.
The Pink Tail Triggerfish, obviously named for its “pink tail” averages about 3-4 inches.
The body is so dark it looks black, but in reality it is a very deep forest green color.
The dorsal and anal fins have a translucent pinkish-white appearance marked with dark bands at the outside edges, and the pectoral fins have a yellowish color to them.
They are distributed through out the Indo-Pacific and any of the Hawiian Reefs.
Recommended Tank Size:
A 70 gallon or larger aquarium with rocks and caves provides a good habitat.
Food and Diet:
Feed a varied diet of meaty foods. including; squid, krill, clams, small fish and hard shelled shrimp to help wear down their ever growing teeth.
Feed young individuals several times a day.
Reef Compatability:
suitable for a reef aquarium with caution towards inverts
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1 1/2" to 3"; Medium 3" to 4"; Medium/Large: 4" to 5" Large 5" to 7"
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