Pineapple Trigger
Pineapple Trigger, Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus, is a beautiful fish with all of the typical personality traits of a true Trigger. Animated in character and deliberate in its movements, this hardy carnivore is great for aquarists of all experience levels. It is also known as the Yellowmargin Trigger because of the yellow edging on the posterior of its fins as an adult. When mature, its body is covered with a latticed pattern that resembles a pineapple. As a juvenile, its body is covered with mottled smatterings of brown and tan. This fish is known to make grunting noises and will keep its teeth sharp by picking up rocks and other decorations provided. These Triggers can be kept with other members of their own species if they are in a large enough tank. For best results when grouping add multiple juveniles at the same time. In the wild, this fish can grow to lengths of two feet and is harvested as food in some parts of the world. This must be done with caution, as the skin of Pineapple Triggers in some areas is ciguatoxic (poisonous) if eaten. A variety of meat-based preparations fed multiple times daily as well as some squid and krill soaked in a vitamin supplement will keep this fish well nourished and happy.
Approximate Arrival Size for Pineapple Trigger: Small: 1 to 2"; Medium: 2.5 to 3.5"; Large: 4 to 5"
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