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Blue Throat Triggerfish
Xanthichthys auromarginatus
The Blue throat Triggerfish is beautiful but also one of the only trigger fish that can safely be kept in a reef system. They can be kept in groups in a large enough aquarium of one male and two females.
It requires a tank of 300 litres with plenty of rock work and hiding places. The Blue throat trigger is reef compatible and wont harm corals, large specimens may eat shrimps. The blue throat can be fed on a variety of marine foods, fresh and frozen marine shrimp fish and other flesh should be offered along with herbivores fish foods. This trigger has a habit of spitting water at passers by, so beware of any electrical equipment
Approximate Purchase Size: Medium 8cm - 10cm
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Fish Statistics
- Minimum Tank Size:
- 300 litres
- Diet:
- Carnivore
- Origin:
- Indo-Pacific
- Temp (C):
- 22-27 C
- Max Size:
- 22 cm
- Family:
- Balistidae
- Reef Compatible:
- Yes
- Temperament:
- Semi-aggressive
- pH:
- 8.1 - 8.4
- Salinity:
- 1.020-1.025
- Care Level:
- Easy
- Compatibility:
- See Tank Mates Chart below
Buy Blue Throat Triggerfish
Medium 8- 10cm
- 1 or more items - £55.00
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Tank Mates
We recommend pairing your Blue Throat Triggerfish with these other fish:
