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Blue Throat Trigger

All fish in this section require a Saltwater Aquarium
Marine

Blue Throat Trigger

Xanthichthys Auromarginatus

What is the maximum size?
They can reach 30cm.
Where is its origin and where is it exported from?
The Blue Throat Triggerfish comes from the Indo Pacific.
Is it Reef Compatible?
Can be with caution, shouldn't harm corals but be careful with ornamental shrimp. Some larger species of Shrimp should be ok.
What should I feed it?
Best to feed a varied diet of algae, frozen foods and live food.
How many can I keep?
This fish can be kept on its own, in pairs or in a group of 1 male and 2 females.
How compatible is it with other fish?
A shy fish when first introduced, rarely aggressive.
Can it be bred in the aquarium?
Could potentially be bred in the aquarium. Males have the blue throat patch and a yellow edging on the fins. Once the eggs are laid the male will guard them.

Details

Price Each: £57.50

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These are a selection of the fish we recommend to house the Blue Throat Trigger with:

Snowflake Eel	Volitans Lionfish Medium	Niger Trigger	Longnose Hawk
TRUE Queen Angelfish	Maroon Clownfish Med	Foxface	Dragon Wrasse
Dog Face Puffer

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