It should be housed with exceptionally passive, non-aggressive tankmates. This fish will do best if kept with docile, dissimilar fishes such as bottom dwelling fishes such as gobies, etc. It is possible to keep more than one in the same tank, but adults may quarrel. When first introduced to the aquarium it can be easily startled. It is not uncommon for this species to dash about the tank and may collide with rockwork or the sides of the tank. Once acclimated, this behavior will stop. It is an active species that can grow quite large with ideal care, so make sure you provide it with plenty of swimming room. Although this species is reported to have the ability to release toxins if stressed like the other trunkfishes, it is apparently less likely to do so and/or the toxin is not as lethal. This species is susceptible to Cryptocaryon and Lymphocystis.