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Bluejaw Trigger (Male) (Xanthichthys Auromarginatus)

Sale price$83.23Regular price $123.30
SIZE
SIZE: Md

Also Known As: Blue Throat Triggerfish, Gilded Triggerfish

Compatibility and Behavior
The Male Bluejaw Triggerfish (Xanthichthys auromarginatus) is one of, if not the most reef-friendly triggers you can keep. Males feature a green to gray to lavender-brown body is accented by a visible blue patch beneath the jaw, plus bright yellow margins on the dorsal, anal, and shallowly notched tail fins, all of which set them apart from females. Here’s what makes this trigger special: in the wild it feeds primarily on drifting zooplankton rather than crunching inverts, which makes it far less disruptive than most of its family. It’s generally coral safe, though it still lands at reef safe with caution, since ornamental shrimp and other small inverts may become prey. Similarly sized tangs, angelfish, and moderately assertive wrasses make suitable companions, while aggressive triggers may intimidate it, especially during introduction. A new arrival may hide at first before settling in as a confident, enthusiastic feeder. Keep one male per tank.

Aquarium Requirements
A mature tank of 100 gallons or larger is recommended, providing generous swimming room alongside live rock arranged into caves and deep crevices. Those retreats matter, since Bluejaws may wedge themselves into the rockwork to rest or when startled. Secure the aquascape and preserve broad swimming lanes rather than filling the display with dense rock, and provide good circulation, oxygenation, and efficient filtration to handle regular meaty feedings. Offer appropriately sized food into the water column, and give a shy new arrival the chance to eat without competition from established tankmates.

Specifications
Approximate Size: Sm: 2–2.5", Md: 2.5–3.5", Lg: 3.5–4.5"
Diet: Carnivore and planktivore; mysis shrimp, chopped clam, shrimp, squid, and quality marine pellets, fed 2–3 small meals daily
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Care Level: Easy to moderate
Reef Safe: With caution
Temperament: Generally mild for a triggerfish
Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons
Special Considerations: One of the more reef-friendly triggers, but still reef safe with caution, as ornamental shrimp and small inverts may be at risk. Keep one male per tank, as males can be territorial toward each other.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

When will you ship my order?

We will ship on the soonest possible shipping day. Our shipping days are Monday-Thursday, and we ship same-day if the order is placed before 12:30 PM PST (unless announced otherwise). For example, if ordering at 1 PM on Thursday, your order will ship the following Monday.

Can you hold my order until next week?

Unfortunately not. We can hold items for up to one business day before shipping. We restock weekly, so chances are good we will receive more by next week!

When is the best time to order?

Saturdays and Sundays are the absolute best time to order, followed by Wednesday evenings. The closer you order to an inventory update, the better the available inventory.

What happens if something I ordered is unavailable?

We will email you to request a substitution. If you would like your original order, chances are good that it will be available to ship within the week (unless it is a very rare item).

Can I modify my order once it has been placed?

This is possible, but not guaranteed. Please email us if you need to modify your order or shipping address, and we will gladly make the changes for you, or let you know if it is too late.

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What salinity do you ship at?

Salinity for fish is 1.018-9. Salinity for inverts is 1.024-5.