Pinktail Trigger

Pinktail Trigger (Melichthys vidua)

Maximum size:
30-40cm rarely seen larger than 20cm in the home aquarium

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
300 litres

Difficulty:
Easy

Feeding:
Will accept frozen Plankton, Mysis and Brineshrimp, may take flake food when settled.

Reef safe:
Should be safe in a reef aquarium, although larger specimens may eat small shrimps, e.g. Sexy Shrimps.

Compatibility:
Usually a very peaceful Trigger fish, mixes well with most fish, of around the same size. Avoid keeping with other Triggers.

Other information
Can be shy initially, but should become tame as it settles

For more information ask a member of staff in store.

This is a library photo of a 9cm Pinktail Trigger taken at The WaterZoo, exact appearance may differ due to natural variations and lighting conditions. The fish in the background is a Black Pyramid Butterfly.

Our Filefish 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.