Blue Throat Trigger
Xanthichthys auromarginatus
Price range: $86.99 through $141.99
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| In Stock | 2.75 - 3.75" - Female - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $220.99.$86.99Current price is: $86.99. |
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| Out of Stock | 2.75 - 3.75" - Male - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $196.99.$103.99Current price is: $103.99. | Email me | |
| Only 1 left | 3.75 - 4.5" - Female - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $269.99.$141.99Current price is: $141.99. |
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| Care Level | Easy |
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| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Reef Safe | No |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Carnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 120 gallons |
| Max Size | 10 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Blue Throat Trigger (Bluejaw / Gilded Triggerfish) is a plankton-feeding triggerfish known for a clean, streamlined look and constant midwater cruising. Males typically show a blue throat/chin and yellow edging on the fins, while both sexes can show fine blue spotting across a gray-tan body.
What You’ll Observe:
- Patrols the open water column and “loops” the tank, especially when room lights or feeding routines start
- Learns where food enters quickly and often follows you along the glass during normal tank activity
- Uses caves and overhangs to wedge in and rest, then returns to open-water swimming between meals
- In pairs, you may see loose “together swimming” without tight schooling behavior
Provide sturdy rockwork with a few secure cave-like spots plus open swimming lanes in front. Offer a mix of meaty frozen foods and quality pellets on a consistent schedule so it stays engaged at feeding time and holds strong body weight. In community systems, it does best when tankmates are established and introductions are done calmly and predictably.
How can I tell a male from a female Blue Throat Trigger?
Males usually show a distinct blue throat/chin and brighter yellow edging on the fins; females tend to be more muted in those areas, especially when young.
Will a Blue Throat Trigger hide for the first few days?
It’s common for them to claim a favorite cave early on, then spend more time in open water once they learn the tank’s rhythm and feeding routine.
Can I keep a Blue Throat Trigger as a pair?
Yes—many hobbyists keep male/female pairs, and buying an already-identified pair (or a clearly sexed larger female) is often the smoothest path.
Why did the blue throat or yellow fin edges fade a bit?
Color intensity can shift with maturity, social dynamics, and day-to-day condition; consistent feeding variety and a stable routine usually bring the best coloration over time.
Do they move rocks or redecorate like other triggers?
They can pick at objects and investigate rockwork, but this species is more known for open-water cruising than heavy “construction,” especially in well-secured aquascapes.
Each fish is checked for strong appetite and activity before we approve it for your tank.
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