{"id":2781,"date":"2026-02-16T23:13:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/blue-throat-trigger-fish-xanthichthys-auromarginatus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:13:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:13:44","slug":"blue-throat-trigger-fish-xanthichthys-auromarginatus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=blue-throat-trigger-fish-xanthichthys-auromarginatus","title":{"rendered":"Blue Throat Trigger Fish Xanthichthys Auromarginatus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"177\">Blue Throat Trigger \u2013 <em data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"175\">Xanthichthys auromarginatus<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"468\"><strong data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"192\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"195\" \/>The Blue Throat Trigger is a striking and peaceful marine fish, known for its silvery body accented with vivid blue markings around the throat and yellow-edged fins. Its calm temperament and unique coloration make it a visually appealing addition to large reef aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"602\"><strong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"481\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"484\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"514\">Indo-Pacific<\/strong>, commonly found on coral reefs and drop-offs from East Africa to the central Pacific.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"780\"><strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"616\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"619\" \/>Omnivorous \u2013 thrives on <strong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"720\">a varied diet of meaty foods such as shrimp, squid, and small crustaceans<\/strong>, supplemented with high-quality marine pellets or flakes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"965\"><strong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"797\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"800\" \/>Ideal for <strong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"863\">peaceful to moderately semi-aggressive tank mates<\/strong>. Its calm nature makes it suitable for mixed-species reef aquariums with other non-aggressive fish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1111\"><strong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"982\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"985\" \/><strong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1007\">Generally peaceful<\/strong> \u2013 less territorial than most triggerfish species, making it one of the more reef-compatible triggers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1252\"><strong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1134\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\" \/><strong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1163\">Intermediate aquarists<\/strong> \u2013 requires a mature, stable aquarium with good water quality and ample swimming space.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1277\"><strong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1275\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1406\">\n<li data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1316\">\n<p data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1316\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1314\">74\u201380\u00b0F (23\u201327\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1336\">\n<p data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1336\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1334\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1366\">\n<p data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1366\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1364\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1406\">\n<p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1404\">100+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1604\">The <strong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1435\">Blue Throat Trigger<\/strong> is a beautiful, peaceful triggerfish, perfect for aquarists seeking an active yet manageable species with vibrant coloration for a reef or mixed-species marine setup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blue Throat Trigger \u2013 Xanthichthys auromarginatus Overview:The Blue Throat Trigger is a striking and peaceful marine fish, known for its silvery body accented with vivid blue markings around the throat and yellow-edged fins. Its calm temperament and unique coloration make it a visually appealing addition to large reef aquariums. 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