Blue Throat Trigger

Blue Throat Trigger (Xanthichthys auromarginatus)

Maximum size:
30cm rarely seen larger than 20cm in the home aquarium

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
300 litres

Difficulty:
Easy

Feeding:
Will accept frozen Plankton, Mysis and Brineshrimp, may take flake food when settled.

Reef safe:
Good Trigger for the reef aquarium, although larger specimens may eat small shrimps, e.g. Sexy Shrimps.

Compatibility:
One of the most peaceful Trigger fish, mixes well with most fish. One male can be kept with several females, if all added at the same time. Avoid keeping with other Triggers.

Other information
Males have a prominent Blue Throat. An active swimmer once settled, so ensure plenty of open space.

For more information ask a member of staff in store.

This is a library photo of a 8cm Blue Throat taken at The WaterZoo, exact appearance may differ due to natural variations and lighting conditions.

Our Triggerfish are hand picked from TMC and rested on our premises for at least 7 days and guaranteed feeding before being offered for sale.

All marine fish are only available for collection and payment in store. We are happy to reserve a fish in stock for up to 5 days. However, this will still be shown on our website until collected. Fish not collected within the specified period will be offered for sale without further notice.