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Clown Triggerfish

Clown Triggerfish

Balistoides conspicillum

The Clown Triggerfish is arguably the most visually striking triggerfish in the ocean, featuring large white polka dots on a jet-black lower body, a vivid yellow-ringed mouth, and orange upper markings. It grows over 20 inches and demands a very large aquarium (200+ gallons), where it will assert dominance and prey on invertebrates, smaller fish, and anything it can fit in its powerful jaws. A species for the dedicated, experienced aquarist.

TemperamentAggressive
Max Size20"
Care LevelModerate
CategoryTriggerfish

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Compatibility Chart for Clown Triggerfish

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Compatible (42)

Powder Blue Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Kole Tang Compatible No known issues between these species French Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Raccoon Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Purple Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Scopas Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Achilles Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Sohal Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Convict Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Tomini Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Epaulette Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Horn Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Coral Catshark Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species One Spot Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species Masked Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Long Tentacle Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Carpet Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Sebae Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Chicago Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Rose Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Rainbow Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Colorado Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Tiger Pistol Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Sexy Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Nassarius Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Hammer Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Torch Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Frogspawn Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Mushroom Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Rhodactis Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Florida Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Yuma Compatible No known issues between these species Bounce Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Green Star Polyps Compatible No known issues between these species Pulsing Xenia Compatible No known issues between these species Montipora Compatible No known issues between these species Leather Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Duncan Coral Compatible No known issues between these species

Somewhat Compatible (1)

Brownbanded Bamboo Shark Somewhat Compatible Both aggressive; standoff likely

Risky (6)

Yellow Tang Risky Clown trigger bullies everything Blue Hippo Tang Risky Blue tang at risk from clown trigger Naso Tang Risky Clown trigger too aggressive Maroon Clownfish Risky Maroon is tough but outmatched Emperor Angelfish Risky Even emperor angel gets bullied Foxface Rabbitfish Risky Clown trigger too aggressive even for foxface

Not Compatible (43)

Ocellaris Clownfish Not Compatible Clown trigger will eat clownfish True Percula Clownfish Not Compatible Will eat clownfish Clarkii Clownfish Not Compatible Will eat clownfish Flame Angelfish Not Compatible Dwarf angel will be killed Coral Beauty Angelfish Not Compatible Dwarf angel will be killed Six Line Wrasse Not Compatible Will be eaten Fairy Wrasse Not Compatible Will be eaten Melanurus Wrasse Not Compatible Will be eaten Cleaner Wrasse Not Compatible Will be eaten Yellowspotted Wrasse Not Compatible Will be eaten Clown Goby Not Compatible Instant meal Firefish Goby Not Compatible Clown trigger eats everything small Yellow Watchman Goby Not Compatible Will be eaten Mandarin Dragonet Not Compatible Will be eaten Blue Devil Damselfish Not Compatible Will be eaten Green Chromis Not Compatible Trigger snacks Yellowtail Damselfish Not Compatible Will be eaten Copperband Butterflyfish Not Compatible Will be destroyed Flame Hawkfish Not Compatible Will be eaten Longnose Hawkfish Not Compatible Will be eaten Midas Blenny Not Compatible Will be eaten Tailspot Blenny Not Compatible Will be eaten Lawnmower Blenny Not Compatible Will be eaten Bicolor Blenny Not Compatible Will be eaten Royal Gramma Not Compatible Too small to survive Banggai Cardinalfish Not Compatible Will be eaten Pajama Cardinalfish Not Compatible Will be eaten Picasso Triggerfish Not Compatible Two aggressive triggers will fight to the death Niger Triggerfish Not Compatible Clown trigger attacks everything Bluechin Triggerfish Not Compatible Clown trigger far too aggressive Undulate Triggerfish Not Compatible Most aggressive trigger combo possible Pinktail Triggerfish Not Compatible Clown will destroy pinktail Bubble Tip Anemone Not Compatible Will eat anemones Skunk Cleaner Shrimp Not Compatible Instant shrimp meal Fire Shrimp Not Compatible Instant meal Peppermint Shrimp Not Compatible Instant meal Emerald Crab Not Compatible Trigger eats all crustaceans Blue Leg Hermit Crab Not Compatible Trigger eats all crustaceans Turbo Snail Not Compatible Trigger eats all snails Tuxedo Urchin Not Compatible Trigger eats urchins Red Fromia Starfish Not Compatible Trigger eats everything Zoanthids Not Compatible Will eat everything Acropora Not Compatible Destroys all corals and inverts

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