Triggers, puffers & boxfish

61 marine aquarium species in the triggers, puffers & boxfish group, including White-banded triggerfish, American whitespotted filefish and Black triggerfish. 1 has a full care profile with tank size, temperature, pH and temperament, compared in the table below.

Triggers, puffers & boxfish care compared

SpeciesAdult sizeMin. tankTemperaturepHTemperamentCare
White-banded triggerfishRhinecanthus aculeatus25.4 cm (10 in)380 L (100 US gal)22.2–27.8°C (72–82°F)8.1–8.4AggressiveEasy