Melichthys niger

Black triggerfish  

http://www.fishbase.org/summary/966

This fish comes from the circumtropical region. And they tend to move rocks in the aquarium.

Needs hard shelled shrimp to wear teeth down.

Not Reef compatible. 

Min. Tank Size 100 litres.

Size 50 cm

Sg 1.020 - 1.025

pH 8.1 - 8.5

Temp. 23 -28 °C

Water Hardness 8-10 °d

Diet A varied diet of meaty foods such as frozen brine shrimp, mysis or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items will provide good nutrition.