{"product_id":"pinktail","title":"Pinktail Trigger (Melichthys Vidua)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePinktail Trigger (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eMelichthys vidua\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=\"\"\u003ePinktail Triggerfish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is widely considered the \"Gentle Giant\" of the triggerfish world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e While many of its cousins (like the Queen or Clown Trigger) are notorious for being aggressive \"tank busters,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\" the Pinktail is surprisingly docile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e In the wild,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it is a common inhabitant of the Indonesian reefs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e often found on the outer reef slopes where there is a strong current.\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 Pinktail Trigger,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Pinktail Triggerfish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Widow Trigger\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=\"\"\u003eMelichthys vidua\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 (Hawaii to East Africa,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e very common in Indonesia)\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 35–40 cm (approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 14–15 inches)\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 10–15+ 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=\"\"\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e; arguably the most peaceful triggerfish\u003c\/span\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"6\" class=\"\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e – Primarily a meat-eater but needs algae\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 Easy (Hardy)\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 Pinktail is a study in elegant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e dark contrast:\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 Body:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A deep \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\" class=\"\"\u003eforest green to chocolate brown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e body that can appear almost black under certain lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The scales are often outlined in a lighter color,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e giving it a subtle \"honeycomb\" texture.\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 Fins:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The dorsal and anal fins are a translucent white or light yellow.\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 Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Its most famous feature is a brilliant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\" class=\"\"\u003esoft pink-to-red tail (caudal fin)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e which provides a stunning pop of color against its dark body.\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 Mouth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Like all triggers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it has powerful jaws and specialized teeth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e though it lacks the \"scary\" protruding teeth seen in more aggressive species.\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 Outlier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Unlike the \"mean\" triggers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the Pinktail is mostly a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\" class=\"\"\u003eplanktivore\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e in the wild.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This makes it significantly less likely to attack its tank mates.\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=\"\"\u003eReef Safe (with Caution):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is one of the few triggers considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"67\" class=\"\"\u003e\"Reef Safe with Caution.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It generally ignores corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e However,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"137\" class=\"\"\u003enot safe with small invertebrates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e (shrimp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e small crabs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e or tiny snails),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e which it may view as a snack.\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=\"\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Usually kept \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\" class=\"\"\u003esingly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is peaceful toward other large fish but may be territorial toward other triggerfish.\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 Excellent with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\" class=\"\"\u003eTangs, large Angelfish, and larger Wrasses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is safe with most fish that are too large to fit in its mouth.\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 Due to its potential size and active swimming,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e a minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"71\" class=\"\"\u003e475L (125 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A 6-foot (180cm) tank is best 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 plenty of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\" class=\"\"\u003elarge caves and crevices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Triggers have a unique \"trigger spine\" they use to lock themselves into rockwork at night so they cannot be pulled out by predators.\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=\"\"\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They prefer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\" class=\"\"\u003emoderate to high flow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are powerful swimmers and enjoy the oxygen-rich water of high-flow reef systems.\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=\"\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Because they are large,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e messy eaters,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\" class=\"\"\u003eheavy-duty protein skimmer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is essential to keep nitrates in check.\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=\"\"\u003eThey have a robust appetite and need a varied diet:\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=\"\"\u003eMeaty Foods:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Offer frozen mysis,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e krill,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e chopped squid,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e clams,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and silversides.\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\" class=\"\"\u003eHard Shells:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Occasionally offer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"32\" class=\"\"\u003eunpeeled shrimp or krill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e to help wear down their ever-growing teeth.\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\" class=\"\"\u003eVegetables:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They also need greens!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eNori (dried seaweed)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or herbivore pellets to ensure a balanced diet.\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 Pinktail Trigger?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pinktail Trigger is for the hobbyist who wants the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003epersonality and look of a triggerfish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e without the typical aggression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is a hardy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"bulletproof\" fish that often becomes very tame,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recognizing its owner and even \"spitting\" water at the surface to get attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For a large Indonesian-themed reef or FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) tank,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the Pinktail is a sophisticated and reliable choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819298283754,"sku":"18870","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Pinktail-Triggerfish.jpg?v=1769599183","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/pinktail","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}