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Clown Trigger
$550.00
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Ready to collect at our Melbourne store
Quarantined & health-checked
Every fish passes through our dedicated quarantine system and strict biosecurity monitoring before sale - so it arrives healthy, settled and ready to thrive. How we quarantine →
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Description
Biosecurity Shipping Limitations apply
Shipping Allowed?
| Tasmania | NO |
| Western Australia | NO |
| Northern Territory | NO |
| All Other States | YES |
About Clown Triggerfish
The Clown Triggerfish is one of the most spectacular marine fish available, recognised for its bold black, white and yellow patterning, spotted lower body and distinctive yellow lips. Its dramatic markings make it a standout feature fish for large marine aquariums.
Clown Triggerfish are powerful, intelligent and highly territorial predators. They can become increasingly aggressive as they mature and are best suited to experienced marine aquarists with large fish-only systems.
They have strong jaws and teeth designed for crushing hard-shelled prey. Their diet should include prawns, crabs, mussels, squid, krill and other meaty marine foods, with hard-shelled foods helping maintain healthy teeth.
They are not reef safe. Clown Triggerfish will readily prey on ornamental shrimp, crabs, snails and other invertebrates and may bite or rearrange rockwork.
Quick Care Guide
Scientific Name: Balistoides conspicillum
Common Name: Clown Triggerfish / Clown Trigger
Family: Balistidae
Type: Marine Fish / Triggerfish / Predator
Adult Size: Approximately 45–50 cm
Temperament: Aggressive / Highly Territorial
Care Level: Advanced
Minimum Aquarium: 800 L+
Temperature: 24–28°C
pH: 8.0–8.4
Salinity: 1.023–1.026 SG
Diet: Carnivore
Tank Level: All Levels
Reef Safe: No
Suitable For: Large fish-only aquariums and predator systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does a Clown Triggerfish get?
Clown Triggerfish can reach approximately 45–50 cm, making them a very large and powerful aquarium fish.
Are Clown Triggerfish reef safe?
No. They are not reef safe and will prey on many ornamental invertebrates. They may also damage corals and move rockwork.
Are Clown Triggerfish aggressive?
Yes. They can become highly territorial and aggressive, especially as they mature. They are best kept with robust tank mates in a very large aquarium.
What do Clown Triggerfish eat?
They are carnivores and benefit from a varied diet of prawns, crabs, mussels, squid, krill, chopped seafood and quality marine pellets.
Can Clown Triggerfish live with other fish?
They can be housed with large, robust fish in a suitably sized system, but compatibility can be unpredictable. Small or timid fish should be avoided.
Common Mistakes
Buying a juvenile without planning for its adult size
That attractive small triggerfish can eventually become a 45–50 cm predator.
Keeping one in a reef aquarium
Shrimp, crabs, snails and other ornamental invertebrates are likely to become prey.
Underestimating their aggression
Adults can become extremely territorial and difficult to rehome.
Not securing rockwork
Clown Triggers are powerful enough to move loose rocks and decorations.
Not providing hard foods
Their strong teeth benefit from appropriately sized hard-shelled foods.
Handling them carelessly
Triggerfish have powerful jaws and should be handled with considerable caution.
Shipping & delivery
This product is for in-store purchase only. Available for in-store pickup.
Returns
We stand behind everything we sell. If something is not right, get in touch and we will make it right. See our returns policy for the details.
Care & quarantine
This fish has been through our dedicated quarantine system and is feeding, settled and health-checked before sale. We still recommend acclimating slowly and quarantining new additions at home. Our team is happy to talk you through the right setup - just ask.
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