Bluechin Triggerfish (Xanthichthys auromarginatus)
Xanthichthys auromarginatus
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 30 cm
- Min Tank
- 350 L
- Lifespan
- 8-12
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- Omnivore — mysis, krill, marine pellets, zooplankton
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive; generally reef-safe; planktivore temperament unlike most triggerfish
About
The Bluechin Triggerfish is one of the most highly regarded triggerfish for reef aquariums due to its relatively peaceful nature and stunning appearance. Males display a brilliant blue chin, yellow fin margins, and white-spotted grey body. A planktivore in the wild, it generally ignores corals and most invertebrates.
Care Guide
Provide minimum 350 L with strong flow. Feed zooplankton-based foods: mysis, krill, and marine pellets. One of the few triggerfish safe in mixed reef — avoid keeping with very small ornamental shrimp as a precaution. Keep as a solo specimen or with robust large fish. Hardy and long-lived with good care.
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