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About Bluethroat Triggerfish
A striking triggerfish with a bright blue throat and gill area contrasting against an olive-green to tan body; the tail is pale blue or white, giving rise to its scientific name albicaudatum. The head is robust and the body is compressed laterally, typical of triggers.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from East Africa and the Red Sea to the central Pacific, typically found in reef environments at depths of 5–50 meters.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Velvet, Hole-in-the-Head disease
- Appearance
- A striking triggerfish with a bright blue throat and gill area contrasting against an olive-green to tan body; the tail is pale blue or white, giving rise to its scientific name albicaudatum. The head is robust and the body is compressed laterally, typical of triggers.
- Max Size
- 11
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Family
- Balistidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Min tank size
- 150 gallons
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of meaty foods including chopped fish, shrimp, squid, and frozen crustaceans. Triggerfish also benefit from hard-shelled items (snails, clams) to wear down continuously growing teeth. Feed 1–2 times daily.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- carnivore
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