Triggerfish – Halfmoon

Half Moon Triggerfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 21.25cm (8 1/2″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 20 years

Scientific Name: Sufflamen Chrysopterus

Other Common Names: White Tail Triggerfish, White Tip Triggerfish

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: No

Approx. Purchase Size:  2-3 inches

The half moon triggerfish, scientific name Sufflamen Chrysopterus is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. Half moon triggerfish can grow up to 8 ½” and can live up to 20 years. Triggerfish are carnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as mysis shrimp. They can also be given small pieces of squid, clam, and other types of raw seafood. Half moon triggerfish should be kept singly as they will become territorial with other half moon triggers. They can be kept with other triggerfish as long as there is adequate space. Triggerfish will not bother coral but they will prey upon invertebrates. Triggerfish will hide in the rocks at night and will swim throughout the tank during the day. Half moon triggerfish are also referred to as the white tail triggerfish or the white tip triggerfish.