Triggerfish – Blue Throat

Blue Throat Triggerfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  120 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 22.5cm (9″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 15 years

Scientific Name: Xanthichthys Auromarginatus

Coral Safe: Yes with caution

Invertebrate Safe: No

Approx. Purchase Size:  2 – 3 inches

The blue throat triggerfish, scientific name Xanthichthys Auromarginatus is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. Blue throat triggerfish can grow up to 9” and can live up to 15 years. Triggerfish are carnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as mysis shrimp. They can also be given small pieces of squid, clam, and other types of raw seafood. Blue throat triggerfish can be kept singly or in mated pairs, females are mainly grey while the males have the yellow edges on their fins and a blue throat. They can also be kept with other triggerfish as long as there is adequate space. Triggerfish will not bother coral but they will prey upon invertebrates. Triggerfish will hide in the rocks at night and will swim throughout the tank during the day.