Tuesday, December 14, 1999

Niger Trigger

(Odonus niger)


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This species coloration will vary from region to region with some individuals having a purpleish, greenish, or bluish tinge. This species is a hardy aquarium species accepting a variety of commercial foods. Initially this species may hide, but once acclimated, it will be out in the open a great deal of the time. Of all the triggerfish species, this is one of the least aggressive, with the aquarist even being able to keep this species in a community aquarium. Despite their overall good nature the Niger is still very hostile towards invertebrates like shrimps and crabs, viewing them solely as a tasty meal. Don't be tempted to keep the Niger with invertebrates ... it won't work out well for the invertebrate!
  • Distribution

    Indian-Pacific, Red Sea.
  • Diet & Feeding

    flake & pellet, any type of meaty food. Bold feeder
  • Aquarium Behavior

    Peaceful overall one of the few triggers suitable for the community aquarium.
  • Invertebrate compatibility

    Absolutely Not Recommended.
  • Aliases

    Black Trigger,
  • Length

    500mm/20" (wild), 250m,12" (aquarium)
  • Temperature

    78°F - 81°F
  • Salinity

    1.021 to 1.023

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