Rhinecanthus rectangulus

Rectangular Trigger — Photo: By Qyd (talk · contribs) - Own work (Own photo), CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1649466

Wedge-tail triggerfish  

http://www.fishbase.org/summary/5840

The Wedge Tail Trigger comes from the Indo Pacific region, most Triggers can become very territorial as they age. They  are big eaters and require good filtration and clean water conditions asthey are sensitive to ammonia and nitrites.. .

Not Reef compatible Will eat Sponges and some corals.

Min. Tank Size 200 litres.

Size  30 cm

Sg 1.020 - 1.025

pH 8.1 - 8.5

Temp. 23 -28 °C

Water Hardness 8-10 °d

Diet Omnivore .Will accept prepared and frozen foods, Feed on corals (usually Acropora tips), crustaceans, mollusks, sponges, tunicates and algae.

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