Hawiian Black Triggerfish

[reefman8471]

Does anyone have any experience with the Hawaiian Black Triggerfish or Black Durgon, Melichthys niger in a reef aquarium.

James

 

[lvreefer]

this guy has one

 

[beaglelax]

ive had mine for about 2 months now absolute beutiful, peaceful and eats well and plays well with the other tank mates the coloration on him/her is stunning if u have the space i would say def. pick one up

 

[beaglelax]

i have a Black Durgon

 

[triggerfish1976]

Not the best fish for long term captivity unless you're going to upgrade to a huge tank and excessive filtration. I had one a few years ago in a 450g reef. I bought it around 4" and it easily grew to around 8" in the first year and slowed down around 10" toward the end of the 2nd year. It ate a ton and got very robust and added way to much nutrients to my tank so I got rid of it. It was a great community fish but not a great reef tank fish. They also sometimes eat snails, hermits, and more than likely shrimp.

 

[beaglelax]

whos that reply to and which trigger