Balistoides conspicillum
| Identification | Large white spotted lower body. Has a brightly painted yellow mouth. Both the dorsal and anal fin are basically pale yellow and the caudal fin is dark edged. the pectoral fin is clear. |
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| Maximum Length | 19.9″ |
| Origin | Indo-Pacific |
| Minimum Tank Size | 135 Gallon |
| Reef Compatibility | Not suitable |
Behavior
Aggressive. Do not keep with small fishes.
Diet & Feeding
Mixed diet of meaty foods including shrimp, krill, squid, clam, and fish.
Cautions
Some manifest a “Jekyll & Hyde” personality: Amiable for many months, then suddenly turning nasty, nipping and even killing their tankmates. Keep only one per tank and keep with large fishes of equal belligerence.