• Name:

    Pinktail Triggerfish

  • Family: Balistidae
  • Species: Triggerfish
  • Scientific Name: Melichthys vidua
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The Pinktail Triggerfish has a handsome emerald-green body and a bright pink tail. Yellow accents the body at the face and pectoral fins with darker flecks on the scales. A large aquarium with rocks and caves provides a good environment. With caution, it can be housed in a reef aquarium but will eat any crustacean and small fish.
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Pinktail Triggerfish Triggerfish Balistidae Melichthys vidua The Pinktail Triggerfish has a handsome emerald-green body and a bright pink tail. Yellow accents the body at the face and pectoral fins with darker flecks on the scales. A large aquarium with rocks and caves provides a good environment. With caution, it can be housed in a reef aquarium but will eat any crustacean and small fish. PalaciosAn

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