Bluejaw Trigger (Female) (Xanthichthys Auromarginatus)
Also Known As: Blue Throat Triggerfish, Gilded Triggerfish
Compatibility and Behavior
The Female Bluejaw Triggerfish (Xanthichthys auromarginatus) is the subtler counterpart to the flashy male, and a lovely fish in its own right. Featuring a lavender-gray to light brown shade, female Bluejaws also have the unmistakable laterally compressed profile and shallowly notched tail typical of the family. She lacks the male’s blue throat patch and bright yellow fin margins, which is the easy way to tell the sexes apart. Like the male, this is a natural open-water plankton feeder, which makes it one of the more mild-mannered triggers for a spacious community. It generally leaves corals alone, but treat it as reef safe with caution, since ornamental shrimp, hermit crabs, snails, and other small inverts may be eaten. Similarly sized, moderately assertive fish make suitable companions, while very small, timid fish and aggressive triggers are less dependable matches. A female can be kept on her own, so a male isn’t necessary for her well-being.
Aquarium Requirements
A mature tank of 100 gallons or larger is recommended, combining generous open swimming lanes with substantial live rock arranged into caves and deep crevices. Those secure retreats matter most during introduction and overnight, when this trigger may wedge itself into the rockwork. Provide good circulation, oxygenation, and efficient filtration to handle regular meaty feedings. A newly introduced female may hide or hesitate to feed at first, so offer small portions near her retreat and keep an eye on intake, making sure established fish don’t monopolize the food.
Specifications
Approximate Size: Sm: 2–2.5", Md: 2.5–3.5", Lg: 3.5–4.5"
Diet: Carnivore and planktivore; mysis, chopped shrimp, clam, squid, and quality marine pellets, fed 2–3 small meals daily
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Care Level: Easy to moderate
Reef Safe: With caution
Temperament: Semi-aggressive; 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, snails, hermits, and small inverts may be at risk.
Pairs well with
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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).
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What salinity do you ship at?
Salinity for fish is 1.018-9. Salinity for inverts is 1.024-5.
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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.
What should I do if FedEx is unreliable in my area?
We recommend shipping to a FedEx Ship Center, as packages get delivered there first before trucks go on residential deliveries. Click here to see how.
What salinity do you ship at?
Salinity for fish is 1.018-9. Salinity for inverts is 1.024-5.