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Titan Triggerfish
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Titan Triggerfish

Balistoides viridescens

The name of the Titan Triggerfish says it all. This member of the Balistidae family of fish is big, bold, and aggressive. Hobbyists would have to search far and wide to find another like it. In nature, it is so bold as to even attack scuba divers who may disturb it if it is guarding eggs. Also aggre
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Compatibility at a Glance

Not reef compatible — avoid with reef
Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Titan Triggerfish is not considered reef safe — it is likely to eat or damage corals and/or ornamental invertebrates and belongs in a fish-only system.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
aggressive
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
30 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility