Orange-lined triggerfish - Balistapus undulatus

Species Name: Balistapus undulatus

Synonyms: Balistapus undulates, Balistes minor, Balistes undulates, Balistapus undulates, Balistopus undulates, Balistes lineatus, Balistes aculeatus, Balistes porcatus

Common Names: Orange-lined triggerfish

Family: Balistidae (Triggerfishes)

Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes)

Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)

Max. Size: 30.0 cm / 11.8 inches

Environment: Marine-reef

Origin: Eastern Central and Western central Pacific, Eastern Central and Western central Indian Ocean

Temperament: Harmless

Company: Balistapus undulates (Orange-lined triggerfish) will not do well in an aquarium filled with many other fishes of the same family. Avoid Lionfishes and eels.

Aquarium Setup: Balistapus undulates (Orange-lined triggerfish) will like an aquarium with plenty of rocks, caves, and other decor for hiding and play spaces.Orange-lined triggerfish like to re-arrange the décor, so heavy objects must be fastened well. Good water quality is necessary and the temperatures should be kept in the high 70’s. pH should be 8.2-8.4. Strong circulation and filtration is a big plus.

Food: Balistapus undulates (Orange-lined triggerfish) eats a varied diet that includes benthic organisms, algae, mollusks, fishes, hydrozoans, echinoderms, tunicates and sponges. They will happily eat shrimps, clams and cut fish fillet in aquariums.

Breeding: We are unable to provide any information about Balistapus undulates (Orange-lined triggerfish) breeding in aquariums.

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