BalistidaeMarine Fishintermediate
Xanthichthys auromarginatus Blue Throat Triggerfish
Xanthichthys auromarginatus
Origin: Central Indo-Pacific
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH8.1–8.3
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Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 22 cm
- Min Tank
- 400 L
- Lifespan
- 8–12
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Moderately aggressive; reef-safe with caution
About
Xanthichthys auromarginatus (Bluechin Triggerfish) is considered the most reef-safe triggerfish, as it feeds primarily on zooplankton and poses minimal threat to corals and crustaceans. Males show a brilliant blue throat.
Care Guide
pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.025. Reef-safe with caution. High swimming energy — needs very large tank with lots of open water. Feed Mysis, copepods, fine pellets, enriched artemia.
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