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The triggerfish, or more correctly the gray triggerfish, belongs to the triggerfish family. It lives in shallow waters in the western Atlantic from Nova Scotia to Argentina, as well as in similar waters in the eastern Atlantic off the western coast of Africa down to Angola. In addition, the fish is found in the Mediterranean Sea.

The sizes are average. Maximum length reaches 60 cm, but more often it is 44-45 cm. The mouth resembles a beak at the tip of the muzzle. The lips are fleshy, the eyes are located at the top of the head. The body is compressed from the sides, the skin is tough. The fin in front of the back has 3 spines. The first spine is longer and more massive than the others. The second dorsal fin has 26-29 soft rays.

The anal fin located underneath has exactly the same shape. Pectoral fins small and round in shape. The color can be pale gray, greenish-gray, yellowish-brown. Three vaguely defined dark stripes are observed on the body. The color of the body becomes paler with age. Young fish are more colorful and vibrant.

Reproduction

The breeding season occurs in summer, when water temperatures reach 21 degrees Celsius. The male prepares up to ten holes on the sandy bottom and swims around, driving away other fish. When the female becomes ready to spawn, she lays eggs in these holes. The female guards her, and the male’s responsibilities include protecting the territory, which may include the nests of other females. Thus, harem behavior is practiced. The hatched larvae rush to the surface of the water. There they feed on floating algae and polychaete worms. By autumn, young triggerfish grow up to 15 cm in length and go deeper.

Behavior and nutrition

This species is benthic. It lives at a depth of 20 to 100 meters. The diet consists of shrimp, crabs, shellfish, sea ​​urchins, starfish and other similar living creatures that live on the bottom. The triggerfish has strong teeth that can make holes in the hard shell of its prey. In search of food, the fish takes a vertical position above the sandy bottom and washes it away with a stream of water from its mouth. top layer sand. This method of hunting helps to find something edible. Having caught the victim, it crushes its protective shell and devours the soft flesh.

Representatives of the species are popular among amateur fishermen. It is common for these bottom hunters to steal bait from other fish. They are usually caught in places where the depth is 20-40 meters. The fishery is especially popular off the coast of Florida, where black sea bass and red snapper are also being pulled out of the water. Triggerfish have a bony mouth, so small sharp hooks with bait are used for fishing. The fish pulp has good taste qualities, but its consumption has been associated with isolated cases of poisoning.

Triggerfish are very life-loving fish; As a rule, they tolerate transportation well and do not refuse food from the moment of catching.

Many aquarists, lovers of both freshwater and marine aquariums, became interested in keeping fish at home thanks to a sudden desire (perhaps after contemplating a friends aquarium) to have an aquarium at home. Next, (hopefully) they research the topic, and after numerous visits to pet stores and reading all the articles and books available, the new aquarist decides for himself what fish he would like to add to his new aquarium. Usually one or two of the most attractive species are selected, and if the selection is successful, these species will be hardy, compatible, and commercially available.

Someone like me comes into the aquarium hobby attracted to one particular species of fish, and then all thoughts and actions are aimed at obtaining that coveted glass jar, specifically created to contain that species. This is a kind of obsession when all actions are aimed at satisfying the needs of the chosen type. This is exactly my case: this is how I became interested in marine aquariums more than two decades ago. The fish, or more precisely, a group of fish, that fascinated me are members of the Triggerfish family (Balistidae), better known as Triggerfish. Since then my interests have expanded considerably and I have kept representatives of various families, but if I had to choose just one fish for my aquarium, without a doubt, I would choose the triggerfish.

What are triggerfish?

Definitely, triggerfish are not the most common inhabitants of aquariums. Let's figure out how they differ from other, more common fish.

Triggerfish belong to the order Tetradontiformes and the family Balistidae; they are closely related family ties with 9 other families, including boxfishes, dogfishes, etc. Most species of this order, in particular, all representatives of the family balistidae, practice a special method of locomotion (they use mainly the dorsal and anal fins, rather than the caudal fin), although the caudal fin is sometimes used for acceleration. Simply put, these fish usually do not use their tail to move, preferring to move their dorsal and anal fins while keeping their body virtually motionless. They seem to move on a cushion of air - this is what attracts many aquarists to triggerfish.

The body of triggerfish is laterally compressed, usually diamond-shaped, although some members of the family have a more elongated body. The upper jaw does not protrude, the teeth are strong, most species use them to split the shells of some invertebrates. The eyes rotate independently of each other, and the pelvic fins are combined into one spine. They have two dorsal fins, the first consists of three spines - it is thanks to this structural feature that triggerfish got their name. They can use this spine in conjunction with the ventral spine to anchor themselves in the tops of coral or in rock crevices while remaining completely motionless!

From an evolutionary point of view, triggerfish are one of the most developed sea ​​fish. These are well-reinforced, intelligent hunter-killers, whose jaws are capable of destroying any invertebrates with hard shells. In principle, they are capable of destroying almost anything, but we will return to this issue a little later.

Apart from the unusual morphology, the next aspect that attracts attention is the coloration of the triggerfish. Some species resemble living, vibrant works of art, in particular Picasso's Triggerfish resembles a character from a fairy tale, too bizarre to be real... but it really exists! Some species are very bright, while others have more sophisticated colors.

Triggerfish Picasso

Another attractive feature that characterizes this family is their intelligence. Triggerfish always carefully think through their actions, not moving mindlessly or, conversely, according to a given pattern, which is typical for representatives of other genera. As they explore their surroundings, they seem to be switching gears: they may become interested in something of food interest, or a new object or aquarium inhabitant - their eyes rotate like two sensors. Just as with freshwater representatives of the cichidae family, they are able to recognize their owners, and what is even more interesting is that they manage to recognize what behavior of the aquarium owner usually promises them reinforcement.

What else do you need to know about triggerfish?

Many! Let's start by choosing the right aquarium: The size of your aquarium will depend on the specific triggerfish species and their potential neighbors. Some triggerfish end up alone or are returned to the pet store, regardless of how well they get along with their tankmates. at a young age; When selecting a particular species, the inspired triggerfish lover should keep this in mind. Other species will be willing to live alongside other animals, as long as there is enough space for everyone and careful consideration of compatibility. Some triggerfish are suitable for reef systems. In any case, you should not choose tall, narrow aquariums because these fish are extremely active and need space. Hexagonal aquariums are also not the most best option for triggerfish, unless the aquarium is very spacious.

Wavy Triggerfish ( Balistapus undulatus)

As with any other family, it is very difficult to determine the minimum size of the aquarium, since species vary significantly in size and temperament. The task is further complicated by the fact that even if representatives of a particular species reach 35 cm in the natural environment, this does not mean at all that they will reach the same size in an aquarium, no matter how large it is. Some species grow very slowly, not reaching the size of an adult even after 6-7 years of life in the aquarium. A striking example is the representatives of the genus Rhinecanthus, which includes several very popular species, in particular, R. aculeatus And R. rectangulus. And although representatives of this genus are undoubtedly one of the easiest to keep and socialize triggerfish species, they grow very slowly - just incredibly slowly. If you would like to get an adult, full-size specimen, you will have to be patient, or buy a specimen whose length is 17-20 cm. A young specimen about 5 cm long can be placed in a 150-liter aquarium for a year and a half until then. when she needs more space. Further, as triggerfish reach 12 cm, a 250-270-liter aquarium will suit them; by the way, their growth slows down even more over time. The same can be said about the wavy triggerfish ( Balistapus undulates). Key Difference: The Wavy Triggerfish must be kept alone as they are by far the most aggressive species of aquarium fish, both freshwater and saltwater!

Odonus niger

Only a few common species reach impressive sizes, and they grow much faster than our favorite Rhinecanthus. Among them: Red-toothed triggerfish ( Odonus niger), Royal Triggerfish ( Balistes vetula), clown triggerfish ( Balistoides conspicillim) and triggerfish fuscus/blue pseudoballista ( Psuedobalistes fuscus). All four species grow quite quickly, with adults requiring a very large aquarium. It's about about 1800-1900 liters or more for the Royal Triggerfish, and 700-800 liters for the other three species. Of these four species, only O.niger is able to get along with other fish for a long time, while the huge size and aggressive behavior the royal triggerfish make long-term proximity with other fish simply impossible. The clown triggerfish and the fuscus triggerfish, despite displaying aggressiveness, are still more socialized than the royal triggerfish; if they are introduced into the aquarium when they are small, they will be comfortable for some time in a 200-270 liter aquarium, as they grow they need more space, but if the aquarium is spacious, then they are able to get along with other species. Although, at a certain point, the peaceful neighborhood will come to an end, so be careful! Royal triggerfish grow much faster than other species, so it is necessary to choose a very large aquarium from the very beginning. To summarize, an aquarium with a volume of 250-300 liters for a fairly long time will be suitable for most triggerfish found in pet stores, if you keep them separate from other fish. Even in the case of more socialized species, it will be difficult to find neighbors, and the volume of the aquarium, accordingly, should be larger.

Instance selection

As already mentioned, triggerfish are very life-loving animals that tolerate transportation well. Unlike representatives of other genera, adult triggerfish also tolerate transportation well and feel good in captivity, as well as fairly young individuals whose length exceeds 3 cm. Although, as usual in the aquarium hobby, there is no 100% guarantee: triggerfish may get sick if they are not provided with proper care after the catch. When choosing a suitable specimen, make sure that the fish looks healthy, without sunken areas on the sides. One of the most common problems is malnutrition, so if the fish is underweight, it is best not to buy it. In addition, you need to pay attention to cloudy areas or spots on the eyes, fins and body, as well as pale coloring. Very small specimens can be difficult to deal with, with some species causing problems more often than others. One of the most difficult species in this regard is the royal triggerfish; very small specimens less than 2.5 cm in length can last no more than a few weeks in captivity. Yes, it is worth keeping in mind that triggerfish should be the smallest fish in the aquarium (in cases of compatible species); As a rule, the best option is specimens measuring 3.5-4 cm and larger. Of course, triggerfish must be large enough so that the fish-eating inhabitants of the aquarium do not eat them.

Launch into the aquarium

As already mentioned, some species of triggerfish are more socialized than others in terms of prolonged proximity to other fish. Some are simply too large and/or aggressive to be kept in the same tank with other fish. long time. And although representatives of these species can be kept in a community aquarium while they are small, as they grow they become stronger and more destructive, so the neighborhood can end very sadly. I would recommend that aquarists find a solution for keeping these species for the long term.

Fortunately, there are species that get along well with other robust, active species of marine fish if placed in a large enough aquarium. These species include members of the genus Rhinecanthus, including R. aculeatus, R. assasi and R. rectangulus. You can keep even more than one individual of this genus in one aquarium, but they must be introduced into the aquarium at the same time so that territorial disputes do not arise between them. Despite the fact that Odonus niger are usually quite large, they get along well with their neighbors if the aquarium is large enough to accommodate an adult specimen, about 50cm in length. Unlike some other species, with proper care they will grow to adult size in a reasonable time.

Sufflamen chrysopterus And Sufflamen Bursa can also live in a mixed aquarium, just like Melichthys vidua, Xanthichthys auromarginatus, Xanthichthys mento And Xanthichthys ringens. The last four species, as well as Odonus niger, also differ in that they are considered safe for reefs, provided that small shrimp are introduced into the aquarium before triggerfish are introduced into the aquarium; Triggerfish are best introduced last into the aquarium and should be the smallest fish in the system. In any case, your triggerfish should be the smallest fish that is put into the system last. Reason: even relatively peaceful species, e.g. R. aculeatus, are considered peaceful only relatively! They are considered quite aggressive fish and in the process of arguing can cause multiple destructions. It is for this reason that these fish should be the smallest in comparison with other inhabitants and should be the last to be introduced into the aquarium. This way you minimize possible damage and give the triggerfish the opportunity to adapt to the presence of other fish. By following these two rules, you prevent the triggerfish from becoming the dominant species and give other fish the opportunity to become accustomed to their presence. For their part, triggerfish are not too susceptible to stress from the presence of larger, active neighbors in the aquarium, in addition, thanks to their ammunition, they are able to withstand possible attacks!

Ok, what kind of neighbors are good for triggerfish?

Fortunately, there are many options. And if we talk about O. niger, M video or one of the Xanthichthys species, your choices are virtually unlimited. These species are suitable for keeping in reef systems; they can bother small shrimp if they appeared in the aquarium before the triggerfish. Suppose we are talking about representatives of Rhenicanthus, Sufflamen, juvenile clown triggerfish or Psuedobalistes fuscus. Don’t forget, they can be kept in a community aquarium for some time, and many, by the way, do just that. Unfortunately, this approach is most likely a demonstration of a lack of knowledge that sooner or later, changes will have to be made to the triggerfish's habitat. I am well aware that many will not pay the slightest attention to my warnings and advice. I would not put Undulates in a tank with other fish. I myself witnessed how, after being released into a 750-liter aquarium, a 5-centimeter Undulatus attacked a 38-centimeter sea ​​bass. (We will not discuss how wise it was to introduce perch into the aquarium that can reach a length of 20 cm or more). The triggerfish had no time to breathe before it pounced on the much larger fish... The total time of the experiment “maybe I’ll be lucky and manage to keep Undulatus in a “common” aquarium” is 90 seconds. These experimental results, coupled with numerous reports from other aquarists, leave me with no choice but to state that this fish should not be kept in the same aquarium with other fish (unless you introduce other fish as food for the triggerfish). Isolated random successful attempts (over a short period of time) should not become a reason for experimentation - be careful!

Based on all of the above: if the aquarist follows a few rules and relies on his common sense, it is not so difficult to choose aquarium mates - there is a very large choice.

The most suitable neighbors would be representatives of the genus Cephalopholis. Why? Check out my recent article on these amazing fish.

These fish are beautiful, hardy and intelligent; Contrary to popular belief, they are not aggressive towards representatives of other families. At the same time, they are self-confident and strong enough not to react to the presence of most triggerfish. Perch, members of the genus Epinephelus, are also suitable as tankmates if you choose one of the species that do not reach huge sizes and are suitable for keeping in a large home aquarium. Among the representatives of this genus, the best option would be E. ongus, E. hexagonatus, E. merra. You just need to take into account the size and growth rate so that one day your triggerfish does not become a late-night snack for the bass.

Large and hardy angelfish get along well with triggerfish, as do many wrasses, surgeonfish, damselfishes and various types moray eels

Scorpionfish are often mistakenly considered to be aggressive fish, although I would not recommend them as tankmates for most triggerfish species. Some particularly active triggerfish can chase scorpionfish and even bite their spines. If you keep any types of slow or sedentary fish in an aquarium with triggerfish, then such a neighborhood will end in injuries and damage of varying severity. When I was young, I worked at a local pet store and witnessed a situation where an adult clown triggerfish, shortly after being released into a 1500-liter aquarium, destroyed the eyes of a 5-centimeter catshark. An accident and a useful reminder that the destructive potential of these fish cannot be underestimated, and the choice of tankmates must be approached very responsibly.

Remember: when creating a mixed aquarium, you must carefully select your neighbors, taking into account the size and growth rate, as well as the order in which they are introduced into the aquarium. There are practically no exceptions to this rule: triggerfish should be the last to be introduced into the aquarium.

What if I only wanted to keep triggerfish?

In this case, you will receive a useful and interesting experience, and only the size of the aquarium can limit the choice of triggerfish species. For some species the only possible option– keep the fish alone; in particular, this concerns B.undulatus And V. vetula. In fact, I would like to have a 450 liter aquarium with one adult Undulates triggerfish. Regarding B. Vetula, royal triggerfish, the volume of the aquarium should be about 1800-1900 liters. In this case, aquarists will only have to deal with the destructive abilities of these fish: filters, pumps, cords, and heaters come into their field of attention! For this reason, it is better to keep all these devices in the sump, outside the main aquarium. They are also considered experts at moving and turning stones and decorative elements (and apparently enjoy this process very much). In the process of creating a system, it is necessary to take into account this feature of adult triggerfish.

If we continue the list of what is best kept outside the main aquarium, include in this list own hands! If possible, try to avoid situations where you have to put your hands in an aquarium where large triggerfish live - they can hurt you to the point of bleeding, and larger specimens (which are not advisable to keep in a home aquarium) can lose your fingers! The jaws of these fish cope very effectively with the task assigned to them - to destroy any hard obstacles in their path. While maintaining your aquarium, carefully monitor your triggerfish's movements, as even small specimens can seriously injure you.

Feeding

There is nothing better: feeding triggerfish is one of the easiest tasks to solve. In their natural environment, most species feed on invertebrates with hard shells; they spend the whole day searching for crabs, shrimps, snails, etc. In captivity, they will accept a variety of live and prepared food, while the aquarist only needs to check that the food is varied and the fish receive vitamin supplements to ensure proper nutrition. In addition to various foods that can be purchased frozen at most pet stores, you can offer them seafood purchased at a fish store, which the triggerfish will devour in a matter of seconds. In particular, fresh squid, octopus, scallops, fish, shrimp and crabs are fine if you chop them up and offer them 2-3 times a day. You can offer them whole lobsters (along with the shell) - in this case, you can watch the process of what triggerfish are actually intended for - destruction and consumption! Even certain species that are planktivorous in their natural environment will happily accept all the food options proposed above, with the exception of large invertebrates.

Too large for many aquariums (except very large ones), this Titan Triggerfish, ( Balistoides viridescens),

"grazing" peacefully in the company of several wavy triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus)

Another point worth noting special attention– the importance of vitamin supplements. The main reason: feeding any predatory animal (be it a bird, reptile or fish) only meat does not reproduce the diet of the animal in its natural environment. Predators consume other animals whole. When a triggerfish eats a crab in its natural environment, it digests not only the meat, but also blood, organs, etc. You can reduce the number of possible problems associated with poor nutrition, which can cause pale coloration and other problems, by offering triggerfish a combination food: whole organisms supplemented with vitamin supplements.

Conclusion

Among huge number species available for sale to marine aquarists, triggerfishes are one of the most interesting and unusual animals - no other fish compares to triggerfishes in quality " pet" Every aquarist can find “his” triggerfish: refined beauty or dazzling splendor. If we take everything into account possible problems and choose the right species that matches the size of the aquarium and its inhabitants, then there are very few difficulties with them. Even owners of large reef systems can choose a suitable inhabitant from this family. If you want an easy-to-care fish that eats like... last time” and at the same time demonstrates a bright personality, consider these amazing animals as an option.

Why "wayward triggerfish"? Yes, because these fish have very complex character. When compared with terrestrial animals, it is approximately the same as marsupial devil!

Triggerfish are considered one of the extraordinarily beautiful fish on Earth, and for good reason! Their appearance is mesmerizing. Looking at them, you are once again convinced of how skilled our nature is. Triggerfish are representatives of the order of needle-bellied fish and belong to the triggerfish family.

In nature, there are about 30 species of these underwater creatures.

Appearance of triggerfish

The body length of an adult triggerfish can range from 15 centimeters to half a meter. But there were specimens that reached 1 meter in length!

Why were these fish called triggerfish? It's all about special growths on the body - spines. The structure of the anterior dorsal fin is very unusual: in the process of evolution, two rays of the fin hardened and formed very sharp spines, and now the fish has acquired a protective “weapon”.

The body of the triggerfish has a shape vaguely reminiscent of a rhombus. The head is big. In the head part there is a mouth opening, it is not very large, which cannot be said about the lips: they are large and plump. The eyes are located on the sides of the head, but on the very back of it, closer to the back.

The body color of these underwater creatures is especially noteworthy. The fish has many colors: red, yellow, black, gray, and white. There are also shades of orange and blue.

Where do triggerfish live?

The main population of this species lives in tropical and subtropical zones seas of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. Individual subspecies are found in more northern zones(near Ireland), some, on the contrary, live much further south than usual climate zone(near the coast of Argentina). Often found in the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea.

In the underwater “kingdom” they occupy territories near coral reefs and in shallows. True, there are separate subspecies that live at very great depths.

Triggerfish have a complex character; they are not very good-natured fish. Maybe it is this quality that makes them avoid living in packs.

Triggerfish can make very funny sounds that vaguely resemble grunting. Fish do this with the help of their swim bladder.

What do triggerfish family fish eat?

The presence of strong teeth also determines the diet of these fish: they all prefer solid animal food. They eat sea urchins, crabs, corals, and various shellfish. Certain species of triggerfish eat exclusively plant foods, these are the orange-striped triggerfish and the spiny rhinecanth.

Triggerfish breeding

These fish create a small hole in the bottom sand, and it is in this hole that the females lay their eggs. The clutch consists of very small eggs with a sticky substance. Triggerfish protect their future fry very selflessly, sometimes even attacking underwater inhabitants who wished to approach the masonry. There are even known cases of attacks on scuba divers while triggerfish are protecting their eggs.

However, after hatching the fry from the eggs, the “parents” immediately stop caring for them, leaving them in the “care” of the natural selection of nature.

Do triggerfish have enemies in the underwater world?

Thanks to their sharp spines, these fish have almost no enemies. But not only these sharp adaptations help triggerfish escape unharmed from a predator: they have special tactics protection. These fish can quickly hide in underwater crevices of reefs. Swimming into the gap, the triggerfish spreads its spines and tightly clings to the walls of the gap, after which not a single “hunter” will be able to pull it out of there.

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Triggerfishes are always lives alone popular aquarium nature almost always fish, but for reef aquariums they're pretty shelters They willingly eat aggressive towards They readily eat invertebrates representatives of their corals therefore triggerfish kind. IN careless fish aquarist in an aquarium you can aquarist Fish have do not contain algae spirulina leaves more than one spirulina lettuce leaves individuals. Triggerfish seaweed spirulina get along with fish crab meat large individuals squid mussels small such fish mussels small fish like angels small fish meat groupers, rockfish spinach flake food perches. IN flake food Feed spacious aquarium, be quite aggressive no less quite aggressive therefore 400 liters, may be quite with good there may be fish living conditions feed Triggerfish are fed very long. Several triggerfish are fed When keeping fish food, it may be important to remember krill squid mussels that powerful ascidian bloodworm shrimp triggerfish teeth body making wave-like snack easily making wave-like movements any aquarium moving the body doing communications: hoses, the habit of lying down to rest electrical wires Pisces have a curious etc. have a curious habit Feed in a curious habit of relaxation captivity - wave-like movements of the dorsal shrimp, meat anal fin feeding mussels, squid, feed artemia ascidian crabs