Hawaiian Black Triggerfish (Melichthys niger) is an omnivore that can be fed a mixed diet of shrimp, squid, clams, fish, and other meaty fares suitable for carnivores, as well as marine algae and vitamin-enriched herbivore foods. This triggerfish will normally do well in an aquarium with other fish of the same species.

What does a trigger fish eat?

The rather bizarre anatomy of the triggerfish reflects its typical diet of slow-moving, bottom dwelling crustaceans, mollusks, sea urchins and other echinoderms, generally creatures with protective shells and spines. Many will also take small fishes and some, notably the members of the genus Melichthys, feed on algae.

Are clown triggerfish carnivores?

Clown triggerfish are carnivores eating a variety of fish, shrimps, shellfish, squid, marine algae, and corals.