Blue Trigger

Blue Trigger (Odonus niger)
AKA Red Tooth Trigger, Niger Trigger

Maximum size:
20cm rarely seen larger in the home aquarium, although reportedly up to 50cm in the wild

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
300 litres

Difficulty:
Easy

Feeding:
Will accept a wide range of frozen foods, prefers chunky foods e.g. Cockle or whole fish.

Reef safe:
Should be safe with most corals, although not to be trusted with crustaceans, molluscs etc, especially as the fish matures.

Compatibility:
One of the most peaceful Trigger fish, mixes well with most fish, although avoid other triggers.

Other information
Mature specimens have two prominent Red teeth.

For more information ask a member of staff in store.

This is a library photo taken at The WaterZoo of an 8cm Blue Trigger, exact appearance may differ due to natural variations.

Our Triggerfish are hand picked from TMC and rested on our premises for at least 7 days and guaranteed feeding before being offered for sale.

All marine fish are only available for collection and payment in store. We are happy to reserve a fish in stock for up to 5 days. However, this will still be shown on our website until collected. Fish not collected within the specified period will be offered for sale without further notice.