Compatibility guide

Orange-Lined Triggerfish tank mates

What fish, coral, and inverts can live with the Orange-Lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus). Tank mate compatibility broken into good / caution / avoid buckets - tank size minimum: 125 gallons minimum.

✓ Compatible (good tank mates)

These species coexist well with the Orange-Lined Triggerfish in an appropriately-sized tank.

⚠ Caution (compatible with management)

Workable pairings if the tank is large enough or the introduction is staged correctly.

✕ Avoid (incompatible tank mates)

Don't combine these with the Orange-Lined Triggerfish. Outcome is usually death of one species or chronic stress.

Stocking notes

Orange-lined triggers are among the most aggressive triggers in the hobby. Adult size 12 inches. Solo specimens for FOWLR setups. Will redecorate tank rockwork - secure aquascapes. Hard-shelled foods (whole shrimp, mussels) wear down continuously-growing teeth.

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