{"product_id":"fuscus-triger-blue-and-gold-15cm-18cm","title":"Fuscus Triger ( Blue and Gold ) 15cm-18cm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"231\"\u003ePseudobalistes fuscus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuscus Trigger, Blue-lined Triggerfish\u003cbr data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balistidae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eThe Fuscus Triggerfish is a bold, powerful marine fish known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"461\"\u003edeep brown to black body covered in electric blue lines\u003c\/strong\u003e across the face and fins. As juveniles they are strikingly colourful, becoming darker and more dramatic with age. This species is highly intelligent, very active, and develops a strong presence in the aquarium, often interacting with its keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500–700 litres (130–180 gallons)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eLarger systems strongly recommended due to size, activity level, and aggression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul 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data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eNot reef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eWill destroy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eCorals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eCrustaceans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eSnails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eUrchins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eOther invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eLarge amounts of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003esecurely stacked live rock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eCaves and overhangs for sleeping (triggers “lock” themselves in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eHeavy-duty aquascaping (they will move rocks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eStrong circulation and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eoversized filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eTight-fitting lid (strong swimmers and jumpers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–27°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eAmmonia\/Nitrite:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;30 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eCarnivorous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eFeed a varied, meaty diet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eWhole prawns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eMussels and clams (shell-on)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eSquid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eFish flesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eHigh-quality marine pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003eHard-shelled foods are essential to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eprevent overgrown teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eFeeding Frequency\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eOnce daily (juveniles may be fed twice daily)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eUp to ±55 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eCompatibility Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eAvoid housing with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eSmall or passive fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eAll invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003ePossible tank mates (very large systems only):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003eLarge groupers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003eOther large triggers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eLarge angelfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eMoray eels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e⚠️ Introduce tank mates carefully and monitor closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003eSpecial Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eCan become extremely aggressive with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003eVery intelligent and food-motivated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003ePowerful jaws – can crack shells and damage equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2435\" 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