Rhinecanthus verrucosus

Rhinecanthus verrucosus - BR-VER-022291
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Rhinecanthus verrucosus - BR-VER-022292
Size M
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Rhinecanthus verrucosus - BR-VER-022293
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Description

Rhinecanthus verrucosus, commonly known as the Blackbelly triggerfish, is a medium-sized, triggerfish. They look very similar to R. assasi but with a large black patch on their belly. The vertical eye stripes are a little less pronounced, as are the horizontal stripes just in front of the caudal fin. The horizontal stripe coming from the mouth is bright red though, and the caudal fin has more color as well. Combined with the unusual triggerfish shape and large head, a lot of people are attracted to this fish. A quite common fish around rubble and algae fields.

Remember it isn't reef safe though!  It's an omnivore feeding on almost anything from algae and detritus to mollusks, crustaceans, worms and sponges. Corals might also be damaged so be careful when placing this fish in a reef tank. It can also be agressive to other fishes, so make sure you pick the other fishes with care!

Blackbelly triggerfish
Specifications
Care level Moderate
Origin Indo-Pacific

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AvailabilityCommon
BrandTriggerfish
Bagsize18
Care levelModerate
FoodArtemia, Mysis, shrimps, prawns, mussel meat, squid, fish, pellet food
SizeS
max size20-23cm
Minimum tank size~1500 liters
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperature range23 - 26 °C
Species typeRhinecanthus verrucosus