Steve Howard"s Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum)

Thinking about adding a Triggerfish to your tank? See the Saltwater Aquarium Fish Compatibility Chart first.

A photo of Steve Howard's (aka Myram) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) that he used to have in his marine aquarium, and was an entry in the About Saltwater Aquariums April 2000 Photo Contest.

While larger juveniles and adults of this Triggerfish species will do quite well, the very small juveniles (often sold as "tiny") do not fare so well in an aquarium. This may be due to the frequent feeding requirements of the very small juveniles not being met.

See more information about the Clown Triggerfish.