Description
Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum)
One of the most striking and dramatic marine species, the Clown Triggerfish is instantly recognisable for its bold black body, large white spots, bright yellow mouth, and intricate patterns. A true centerpiece fish, it adds colour, character, and movement to larger marine aquariums.
Compatibility:
Semi-aggressive to aggressive. Best kept with robust, similarly sized tankmates such as tangs, angelfish, and large wrasse. Avoid small, timid, or slow-moving fish, as they may become targets. Can be territorial, especially in confined spaces.
Reef Compatibility:
Not reef-safe. Known to nip at corals, invertebrates, and smaller fish. Suitable for fish-only or fish-plus-live-rock setups rather than full coral reefs.
Diet:
Carnivore – feeds on a wide range of meaty foods including chopped seafood, shrimp, squid, mussels, and high-quality marine pellets. Occasional live foods encourage natural hunting behaviour. Feed multiple times per week rather than daily, as they are slow grazers.
Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 24–27°C
- Salinity: 1.023–1.026 SG
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Minimum Tank Size: 600L
Care Level:
Advanced – requires a large, well-established aquarium with plenty of swimming space and hiding spots. Sensitive to water quality fluctuations.
Top Tip:
Introduce the Clown Triggerfish into the tank after it is well-established to reduce stress. Provide large open areas and caves for security, and monitor diet carefully to prevent overfeeding or aggression.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery from £15 - £30
- Range 0-25 miles from store
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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