| Scientific Name
| Xanthichthys auromarginatus |
| Diet |
Carnivore; Feed frequently - Live, Prepared, Zooplankton and Frozen Foods. |
| Alt Common Name
|
Bluechin and Gilded Triggerfish |
| Family |
Balistidae |
| Origin
|
Indian and Pacific Oceans |
| Aquarist Level |
Beginner |
| Reef Safe
|
No |
| Coloration |
Can vary greatly with mood, age and sometimes gender. |
| Disposition
|
Semi-Aggressive, Fin Nipper |
| Hardiness |
Hardy |
| Compatibility
|
Should only be kept in semi-aggressive to aggressive aquariums. |
| Mature Size |
9 inches |
| Sexual Dimorphism |
Blue with White spots. Males have Blue throats and Yellow highlights. |
| Venomous |
No |
Notes: Triggers have earned a reputation as aggressive fish in the
aquarium trade. This is sometimes well earned and other times not quite
fair. They will usually pick on smaller fish that are introduced after
they have become established in an aquarium. If adding more triggers,
smaller additions should be more aggressive species and larger trigger additions
should be an equal or less aggressive species.