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Melichthys vidua 10-12 cm
The Pinktail Triggerfish: An Interspecific Coexistence
The Melichthys vidua is a fish that can reach a considerable size. The color contrasts between its tail, anal fins, and body offer a unique spectacle.
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For your zone EUROPE la France, delivery fees are 24,90 € with carrier EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend
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| EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
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| ZONE 300 SUISSE | Suisse - EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo – Levend | 0 à 100 000 € | 44,90 € |
| ZONE EUROPE1 200 | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 29,89 € |
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Data sheet
- Delivery price Europe
- Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
- Minimum order amount for live products
- 50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Food
- Omnivore
- Reef compatibility
- Not recommended
- Recommended number
- one subject per batch of 800 liters
- Price according to size
- XS S M L XL
- Maximum size
- 28 cm
- Delivery date
- Choose your delivery day at the "Address" step in your cart.
- Reproduction
- Impossible
- Package information for the winter period
- A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.
En savoir plus
Melichthys vidua: Pinktail Triggerfish
The Melichthys vidua, also known as the pinktail triggerfish, is a fish remarkable for its elegance and robustness. This marine specimen has a dark brown to black body contrasted by a white base tail with a bright pink tip. Its anal fins are white, further highlighting its sober and refined appearance.
Native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the Melichthys vidua can reach an adult size of 25 to 40 cm. It is known for its active behavior, dynamic swimming, and long lifespan in an aquarium if the maintenance conditions are well observed.
Maintenance Conditions in an Aquarium
To properly accommodate a Melichthys vidua, it is essential to have an aquarium of at least 600 liters. This volume allows it to swim freely and fully develop its personality.
The water parameters to be respected are as follows:
- Temperature: between 23° and 28°
- pH: between 8 and 8.5
It is recommended to provide a decor rich in hiding places and ensure that it does not coexist with other triggerfish of the same genus. Intraspecific relationships are often tense in this species. However, it can perfectly integrate into a community aquarium with other fish of similar size and calm or robust temperament.
Feeding the Pinktail Triggerfish
An opportunistic omnivore, the Melichthys vidua accepts a wide range of foods. It is advisable to offer it a varied diet, such as:
- Tubifex and meaty worms
- Mussels, shrimp, and pieces of squid
- Salad or Nori leaves for a vegetable supplement
- Pellets and brine shrimp for marine fish
Feeding two to three times a day in moderate quantities is recommended to maintain its vitality and enhance its colors.
A Fish for Experienced Aquarists
Thanks to its tolerance to variations and adaptability, the Melichthys vidua is an excellent choice for experienced aquarists wishing to add a large, active, and aesthetically unique fish to their marine aquarium. However, its adult size and territorial behavior require a large tank and an appropriate population.
Its bright pink tail and constant swimming behavior will add a touch of movement and elegance to your non-reef community marine aquarium.
The Pinktail Triggerfish: An Interspecific Coexistence
The Melichthys vidua is a fish that can reach a considerable size. The color contrasts between its tail, anal fins, and body offer a unique spectacle.
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