{"id":3634,"date":"2026-02-17T01:05:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T01:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/cross-hatch-trigger-fish-xanthichthys-mento\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T01:05:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T01:05:01","slug":"cross-hatch-trigger-fish-xanthichthys-mento","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=cross-hatch-trigger-fish-xanthichthys-mento","title":{"rendered":"Cross Hatch Trigger Fish Xanthichthys Mento"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"159\">Cross Hatch Trigger \u2013 <em data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"157\">Xanthichthys mento<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"438\"><strong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"174\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"177\" \/>The Cross Hatch Trigger is a striking and peaceful marine fish, featuring a silvery body adorned with distinctive crosshatch markings and bright yellow-edged fins. Its calm temperament and unique pattern make it an attractive addition to large reef aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"575\"><strong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"451\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"454\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"484\">Indo-Pacific<\/strong>, commonly found along coral reefs and drop-offs from East Africa to the central Pacific.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"753\"><strong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"589\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"592\" \/>Omnivorous \u2013 thrives on a <strong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"693\">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=\"755\" data-end=\"907\"><strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"770\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"773\" \/>Ideal for <strong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"836\">peaceful to moderately semi-aggressive tank mates<\/strong>. Its calm nature makes it suitable for mixed-species reef aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1063\"><strong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"924\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"927\" \/><strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"949\">Generally peaceful<\/strong> \u2013 much less territorial than most triggerfish species, making it a reef-compatible option for larger aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1208\"><strong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1086\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1089\" \/><strong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1115\">Intermediate aquarists<\/strong> \u2013 requires a mature, stable aquarium with good water quality and plenty of swimming space.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1233\"><strong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1231\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1362\">\n<li data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1272\">\n<p data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1272\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1270\">74\u201380\u00b0F (23\u201327\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1292\">\n<p data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1292\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1290\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1322\">\n<p data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1322\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1320\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1362\">\n<p data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1362\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1360\">100+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1549\">The <strong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1391\">Cross Hatch Trigger<\/strong> is a calm, visually striking species, perfect for aquarists seeking a manageable, reef-compatible triggerfish with unique markings and vibrant fin accents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cross Hatch Trigger \u2013 Xanthichthys mento Overview:The Cross Hatch Trigger is a striking and peaceful marine fish, featuring a silvery body adorned with distinctive crosshatch markings and bright yellow-edged fins. 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