| The triggerfish family contains a wide variety of very | | | | Uncommon and quite large, the queen trigger fish can |
| uniquely shaped fish. They are commonly offered in | | | | attain lengths of up to two feet in the wild. |
| the marine aquarium hobby and are favorites among | | | | However, in captivity that figure is usually smaller. |
| those that enjoy keeping large and aggressive marine | | | | Aggressive and territorial, they require an aquarium in |
| ornamental fish. Here are some of the most popular | | | | the vicinity of 250 to 300 gallons. The larger the |
| types in the industry. | | | | better. |
| Picasso Triggerfish | | | | Crosshatch Triggerfish |
| The Picasso triggerfish is one of the most common | | | | The crosshatch Triggerfish is a highly prized fish that |
| members of the family to enter the trade. They are | | | | fetches prices of up to $400 per specimen. It is one |
| rather inexpensive like the Niger trigger and are | | | | of the most expensive members of the family. They |
| offered in a wide variety of sizes. They commonly | | | | can reach a length of 12 inches and hail from the |
| reach lengths nearing a foot and can be somewhat | | | | Western and Eastern Pacific Seas. Unlike most |
| aggressive and territorial in captivity. A very hardy | | | | triggerfish, the crosshatch is a lot more laid back in |
| species. | | | | disposition making it a suitable choice for a |
| Clown Triggerfish | | | | community aquarium. |
| The highly sought after clown triggerfish is one of | | | | Titan Triggerfish |
| the most brilliantly colored species in the family. It is | | | | As the name suggests, the Titan triggerfish is a true |
| all black with yellow highlights on its mouth and upper | | | | behemoth. In the wild, they reach a length of 3 feet |
| body. Its lower body is filled with large round white | | | | or more which makes them the largest member in |
| patches which probably is the reason why it got its | | | | the family. Only those with the biggest aquariums |
| name. One of the larger species to enter the trade, | | | | have the space required for this beast. They are |
| they top out near a foot and a half. They are very | | | | found throughout the Indo-Pacific Oceans. Highly |
| aggressive. | | | | Territorial, they have been know to chase away |
| Queen Triggerfish | | | | scuba divers during the mating season. |