Blackbar triggerfish - Rhinecanthus aculeatus

Species Name: Rhinecanthus aculeatus

Synonyms: Rhinecanthus aculeatus, Rhinecanthus aculeatus, Balistes aculeatus, Rhinecanthus aculeatus, Balistapus aculeatus, Balistes ornatissimus
Balistes heteracanthus, Monacanthus cheverti

Common Names: Blackbar triggerfish

Family: Balistidae (Triggerfishes)

Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes)

Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)

Max.Size: 30.0 cm/12 inches

Environment: Marine-reef

Origin: Western and Eastern Indian Ocean, Western Central and Eastern Central Pacific, Eastern Central and Southeast Atlantic

Temperament: Harmless

Company: Rhinecanthus aculeatus (Blackbar triggerfish) should not be kept with other fish of same species or with fish of similar size.

Aquarium Setup: Rhinecanthus aculeatus (Blackbar triggerfish) needs a lot of space to feel good. Even a small Blackbar triggerfish should have atleast a 40 gallon aquarium, while an adult needs at least 100 gallons. The water should be kept in motion, and Blackbar triggerfish likes to play among water jets and bubbles. They also like digging so fasten things properly. Ammonia and nitrite levels should be kept at zero, while nitrate should not exceed 10 ppm. Temperature should be between 77 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Food: Rhinecanthus aculeatus (Blackbar triggerfish) eats a varied diet in the wild, and will it almost anything you give it in an aquarium. A good diet can include meaty foods such as crustaceans, molluscs, fish, mussels, squids and shrimps. Feed your Blackbar triggerfish small amounts several times a day.

Breeding: We have no information about breeding Rhinecanthus aculeatus (Blackbar triggerfish) in aquariums.

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