FS Gorgeous Blue Line Trigger $60 obo!

[cek1313]

I have a beautiful Blue-Line Trigger I purchased from LiveAquaria's Divers Den quite a while back when he was only about 1/2"-1". He has since grown up to about 3"- 4" or so and is extremely healthy. I feed him just about everything...fresh shrimp, dried krill, etc. Asking $60 obo

He has simply grown up and when I purchased him, I was in the process of purchasing a 200G tank. Unfortunately due to a sudden move, I was unable to get the larger tank and have to part with him. I really hate to because he is such a great fish--eats out of your hand (but have to be careful--sharp teeth!) and is quite the character--fairly aggressive but this is normal for these guys...

(The picture provided is courtesy of LiveAquaria.com with permission) although he looks almost exactly like this except darker in coloration--because is still a juvenile, he has dark blue lines for the most part in lieu of spots but the spots are coming in very bright and nice along the ventral portion)

If you have a good size tank--he would make a great addition!

P.S. Am definitely willing to trade for clowns (as always!)--let me know what you have if interested in that instead...

 

[Little Bitty]

What size of tank does this guy need?

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

Bluelined Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus)

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-08/dc/index.php

Pseudobalistes fuscus, the Blue-lined (or Yellow-spotted) triggerfish is found from the Western Indo-Pacific to the Great Barrier Reef at depths to 165 feet. It is uncommon in the Eastern Pacific, and grows to about 22 inches. It feeds on benthic organisms, tunicates, corals, fish carcasses, and crustaceans. Juveniles have dark saddle spots and blue-grey spots. As the fish ages, the blue spots grow and connect, creating the blue-lined style of the adults. This trigger is not as aggressive as the queen or undulated triggers, but it is a very aggressive fish, and is large enough to do more damage than B. undulatus. Juvenile P. fuscus can be kept in community tanks, but sub-adult and adult animals should be housed only in a very large aquarium, and kept only with other large aggressive animals. It will typically attack fish that come too near to them when feeding. It will eat most invertebrates, motile or sessile. This triggerfish is also the most likely to rearrange rockwork. It is able to move very large pieces, and even break apart pieces that are glued together.

http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=4466

Occur in clear shallow lagoons and seaward reefs; sandy areas near reef patches of reef edge are preferred. Adults on deep reefs or with shipwrecks, usually deeper than 30 meters. Juveniles inshore on rubble reef or small outcrops on open substrate (Ref. 48637). Feed on sea urchins, crustaceans, mollusks, dead fish, tunicates or corals (Ref. 5503). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Monogamous (Ref. 52884). Also caught with drive-in nets. Marketed fresh and dried-salted (Ref. 9770).

http://liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=235&N=0

The Bluelined Triggerfish, also known as the Blue-and-Gold Triggerfish, Blue Triggerfish, Rippled Triggerfish, or Yellowspotted Triggerfish, has a brilliant blue and yellow rippled effect over the entire body, accented by bright green eyes.

A 180 gallon or larger aquarium with rocks and caves provides a good environment. The Bluelined Triggerfish will rearrange the landscaping and rocks. It can sometimes be heard making a grunting sound.

The Bluelined Triggerfish needs a varied diet of meaty foods including; squid, krill, clams, small fish and hard shelled shrimp to help wear down their ever growing teeth.

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

Needless to say it gets big and mean, and needs a giant aquarium. Adults and sub-adults not suitable for reefs.

 

[cek1313]

I'd say around for now at least a 125 gallon and eventually (few years down the road) maybe up to 200 gallon....He is fairly aggressive and is growing at about the rate of 1/2"-1" per year...although I am sure this could be affected by many many other factors

 

[cek1313]

Actual Fish I have available....

Actual Fish I have available....

Here is a photo of the actual fish I have available....

 

[cek1313]

BTW...the white spots in the first picture are "salt spots" on the outside of the glass....he is extremely healthy, plump and active.

 

[cek1313]

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