Blue Throat Triggerfish (Xanthichthys auromarginatus

Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy | Temperament: Semi-aggressive | Color Form: Black, Blue, Yellow | Diet: Carnivore | Reef Compatible: With Caution | Water Conditions: sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78??F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4 | Max. Size: 9″ | Family: Balistidae | Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons | Compatibility: View Chart

Overview
The Blue Throat Triggerfish, also known as Bluechin Triggerfish, or Gilded Triggerfish, is grayish-brown, covered with light-blue spots. The fins are edged in yellow. The male of the species has a darker blue area on the cheeks, hence the name Bluechin or Blue Throat.
A 125 gallon or larger aquarium with rocks and caves provides a good environment. The Blue Throat will rearrange the landscaping and rocks. It is said to “talk,” which is actually a grunting sound.

The Blue Throat Triggerfish needs a varied diet of meaty foods including; squid, krill, clams, small fish and hard shelled shrimp to help wear down their ever growing teeth.

Approximate Purchase Size: Female: Small 1″ – 1-3/4″; Small/Medium: 1-3/4″ to 2-1/4″; Medium 2-1/4″ to 3″ Large 3″ – 4″; XLarge: 4″ to 6″