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Bluejaw Triggerfish (Xanthichthys auromarginatus)

Bluejaw Triggerfish

Xanthichthys auromarginatus

saltwatereasy to keepfishsemi-aggressiveswims midreef-safe with caution

One of the few triggerfish usually kept in reefs: it feeds in open water rather than tearing up rock.

In a reef: may eat small crabs and shrimp.

Adult size
9 in
Smallest tank
125 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
74–82 °F
pH
8–8.4
Food
Carnivore: frozen mysis, krill, pellets
Start a saltwater build to add this

Gets along with

Cerith SnailBlue-leg Hermit CrabNassarius SnailAstrea SnailYellow Clown GobyScarlet Reef Hermit CrabTrochus SnailNeon Goby

Think twice about

Skunk Cleaner Shrimp — shrimp it would eatPeppermint Shrimp — shrimp it would eatFire Shrimp — shrimp it would eatRandall’s Pistol Shrimp — shrimp it would eat

Easy corals it leaves alone

Green Star PolypsKenya Tree CoralToadstool LeatherColt CoralDevil’s Hand LeatherBlastomussa

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.