Triggerfish – Reef

Reef Triggerfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 30cm (1′)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 20 years

Scientific Name: Rhinecanthus rectangulus

Other Common Names: Humu Rectangle Triggerfish

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: No

Approx. Purchase Size:  5 – 6 inches

The reef triggerfish, scientific name Rhinecanthus Rectangulus is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. Reef triggerfish can grow up to 1’ 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. Reef triggerfish should be kept singly as they will become territorial with other reef 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. Reef triggerfish are also referred to as the humu rectangle triggerfish.