Orange Lined Trigger Balistapus Undulatus

Description

Orange Lined Trigger Balistapus Undulatus

Overview: The Orange Lined Trigger, scientifically known as Balistapus Undulatus, is an attractive fish native to the East Indian Ocean, West Indian Ocean, Australia, The Red Sea, Indonesia, East Pacific, and Central/West Pacific. It has a unique emerald-green body with yellow-orange vertical stripes and can grow up to 30 cm in length. This species is known for its aggressive behavior, especially towards other fish, and is best suited for experienced hobbyists due to its care requirements and temperament.

Feeding Habits: The Orange Lined Trigger has a carnivorous diet and is recommended to be fed with fish, larger crustaceans (such as shrimp and crabs), other invertebrates, and small crustaceans like krill, mysis, and artemia. It also requires food that helps prevent overgrowing teeth, such as clams.

Suitable Tank Mates: Due to its aggressive nature, it is best to keep the Orange Lined Trigger as a single specimen in the home aquarium. It should not be housed with smaller or similarly sized fish, and caution should be exercised when selecting tank mates.

Aggression Level: This species is very aggressive towards its tank mates and may pose a threat to smaller fishes, crustaceans, and other invertebrates. It is important to provide plenty of hiding places and space to minimize its aggressive behavior.

Recommended Experience Level: The Orange Lined Trigger is best suited for experienced hobbyists who are familiar with the care needs of aggressive fish species.

Necessary Water Parameters: For optimal care, the specific gravity (SG) should be between 1.020 and 1.025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F), and the pH level between 8.0 and 8.3.