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Niger Triggerfish

Niger Triggerfish

Odonus niger

The Niger Triggerfish displays a deep blue-to-purple body offset by vivid red teeth — a combination that makes it a showpiece in larger FOWLR tanks. It tends to be one of the more peaceful triggerfish, though it will still nip at small invertebrates. Provide a spacious tank of at least 180 gallons with plenty of rockwork for shelter.

TemperamentSemi-aggressive
Max Size12"
Care LevelEasy
CategoryTriggerfish

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Compatibility Chart for Niger Triggerfish

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Compatible (63)

Yellow Tang Compatible Both semi-aggressive; usually works Blue Hippo Tang Compatible Good match in large tank Powder Blue Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Kole Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Naso Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Maroon Clownfish Compatible Maroon is aggressive enough to hold its own Emperor Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species French Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Cleaner Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowspotted Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowtail Damselfish 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 Longnose Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Tailspot Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Lawnmower Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Bicolor Blenny 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 Brownbanded Bamboo Shark Compatible Niger is calm; can coexist Epaulette Shark Compatible Can coexist Coral Catshark Compatible Both can coexist Foxface Rabbitfish Compatible Niger is calm enough; usually works 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 Bluechin Triggerfish Compatible Two of the calmer triggers; can work Pinktail Triggerfish Compatible Both relatively mild triggers 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 Fire Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Peppermint Shrimp 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 Emerald Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Leg Hermit Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Turbo Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Nassarius Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Tuxedo Urchin Compatible No known issues between these species Red Fromia Starfish 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 (14)

Ocellaris Clownfish Somewhat Compatible Niger usually leaves clowns alone True Percula Clownfish Somewhat Compatible Usually okay but monitor size Clarkii Clownfish Somewhat Compatible Clarkii is feisty enough; usually fine Flame Angelfish Somewhat Compatible Niger may harass dwarf angel Coral Beauty Angelfish Somewhat Compatible Monitor closely Melanurus Wrasse Somewhat Compatible May work; monitor Blue Devil Damselfish Somewhat Compatible Damsel is scrappy enough Green Chromis Somewhat Compatible Usually okay but monitor Flame Hawkfish Somewhat Compatible Hawkfish is scrappy; may work Midas Blenny Somewhat Compatible May work; monitor Royal Gramma Somewhat Compatible May work; monitor closely Hammer Coral Somewhat Compatible Somewhat risky Zoanthids Somewhat Compatible May leave alone; individual dependent Acropora Somewhat Compatible Niger is more reef-safe but may nip

Risky (11)

Six Line Wrasse Risky Small wrasse at risk Fairy Wrasse Risky Small wrasse at risk Clown Goby Risky Tiny goby at risk Firefish Goby Risky Niger may eat small fish when large Yellow Watchman Goby Risky Bottom dweller at risk Mandarin Dragonet Risky Slow mandarin at risk Copperband Butterflyfish Risky Butterfly too timid Banggai Cardinalfish Risky Slow cardinal at risk Pajama Cardinalfish Risky Cardinal at risk Picasso Triggerfish Risky Picasso too aggressive for niger Bubble Tip Anemone Risky May bite anemone

Not Compatible (4)

Horn Shark Not Compatible Incompatible temperatures Clown Triggerfish Not Compatible Clown trigger attacks everything Undulate Triggerfish Not Compatible Undulate will attack niger Skunk Cleaner Shrimp Not Compatible Will eat shrimp

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