Blue Throat Triggerfish (Xanthichthys auromarginatus)

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Blue Throat Triggerfish

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Blue Throat Triggerfish

Xanthichthys auromarginatus

265 Litres (70 US G.)

20.3-25.4cm (8-10 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

20-30 years

Family

Balistidae

This animal is available captive bred



Additional names

Blue Chin Triggerfish, Blue Jaw Triggerfish, Gilded Triggerfish, Guilded Triggerfish

Additional scientific names

Balistes auromarginatus


Origin

Western Atlantic: from East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands, north to the Ryukyus, south to Cocos-Keeling Atoll and New Caledonia.

Sexing

Females are duller in colouration. Only males have the distinctive blue chin.

Tank compatibility

Keep only with fish that can stand its aggression. It is definitely not a fish for the average large marine tank. It will eat any inverts and may damage corals.

Diet

This fish requires meaty foods including shrimp, squid and scallops.

Feeding regime

Feed daily.

Environment Specifics

A suitable reef tank will suffice.

Behaviour

Quite territorial; keep only with fish that can handle the aggression; best not kept with crustaceans.

Identification

A blue-green fish. Dorsal, and anal fins are bordered with yellow.

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