{"title":"Marine Fish - Batfish","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"batfish-pinnatus-platax-pinnatus","title":"Clown Trigger (Balistoides Conspicillum)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClown Triggerfish (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eBalistoides conspicillum\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\" class=\"\"\u003eClown Triggerfish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is arguably the most spectacular and sought-after member of the triggerfish family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Its dramatic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e almost surreal patterns make it an instant centerpiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e However,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it is also known as the \"bad boy\" of the marine world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e While they are incredibly intelligent and hardy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they possess a level of aggression and destructive power that requires a very specific tank environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Clown Trigger,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Big-spotted Triggerfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\" class=\"\"\u003eBalistoides conspicillum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Indo-Pacific (East Africa to South Africa,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e north to Japan)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 50 cm (approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 20 inches) — Grows very large and very fast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 10–20+ years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\" class=\"\"\u003eAggressive to Highly Aggressive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Carnivore – Requires hard-shelled meaty foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Intermediate (due to aggression management)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Clown Trigger looks like a piece of modern art:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Belly:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Covered in large,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\" class=\"\"\u003estark white polka dots\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e against a jet-black background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Back:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Features a \"saddle\" of intricate yellow-to-gold reticulated patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Mouth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Surrounded by a bright,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\" class=\"\"\u003e\"lipstick\" orange-yellow ring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Fins:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The second dorsal and anal fins are usually translucent,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e while the tail is often black with a white or yellow band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Personality:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e These are highly intelligent fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They can be trained to recognize their owners and even perform simple \"tricks\" for food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e However,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they are also prone to \"mood swings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eAggression:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e As juveniles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they can be relatively shy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e As they mature,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they often become the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"92\" class=\"\"\u003eundisputed tyrant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e of the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They have been known to attack heaters,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e thermometer probes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and even the silicone seals of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\" class=\"\"\u003eNo.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They will not eat corals,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e but they will systematically \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\" class=\"\"\u003edestroy every invertebrate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e in the tank (crabs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e snails,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e shrimp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e sea urchins).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are also known to flip over large rocks or move heavy coral colonies just to see what’s underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Should only be kept with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\" class=\"\"\u003elarge, equally aggressive fish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"76\" class=\"\"\u003eLarge Groupers, Snappers, Eels, and larger Tangs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Even then,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the Clown Trigger may decide one day that it no longer wants roommates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This is a massive fish that needs a massive home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\" class=\"\"\u003e475L (125 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is needed for a juvenile,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e but a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"125\" class=\"\"\u003e680L–950L (180–250+ Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e tank is required for an adult.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\" class=\"\"\u003eheavy, stable rockwork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Ensure rocks are stacked securely or even epoxied together,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e as the Trigger can easily knock over loose stacks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e potentially cracking the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are messy eaters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\" class=\"\"\u003ehigh-performance protein skimmer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and oversized mechanical filtration are mandatory to prevent nitrate spikes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eLid:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are strong enough to splash significant amounts of water out of the tank or jump.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A heavy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e secure lid is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDietary Needs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTo keep their teeth (which grow throughout their life) worn down,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they must have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"81\" class=\"\"\u003ecrunchy foods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Menu:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Shell-on shrimp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e clams (on the half shell),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mussels,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e whole krill,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and squid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSupplemental:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-quality sinking pellets designed for large carnivores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSafety Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Never feed them by hand; their beak is strong enough to easily take off a fingertip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Clown Triggerfish?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Clown Trigger is for the hobbyist who wants a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003e\"pet with an attitude.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is a high-energy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e high-impact fish that provides constant entertainment and a visual \"wow\" factor that few other species can match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you have the space for a massive,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aggressive-only system and want a fish that is nearly indestructible and full of character,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the Clown Trigger is the king of the FOWLR tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45781923102954,"sku":"18682","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Pinnatus-Batfish.jpg?v=1768207186"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/collections\/marine-fish-batfish.oembed","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}