Whether singly or in a pair, they make a very choice addition to aggressive and non-aggressive aquariums . Considered reef safe , the Bluejaw Triggerfish will not nip at corals. What does a blue jaw trigger eat? The Blue Throat Triggerfish needs a varied diet of meaty foods including; squid, krill, clams, small fish and … Read more
The best triggerfish for the reef aquarium belong to the genera Melichthys, Odonus, and Xanthichthys Of those three genera, the latter is the very best for the reef aquarium—this includes the bluechin (X. auromarginatus), the crosshatch (X. mento), and the sargassum triggerfish (X. What do red tail triggerfish eat? The Red Tail Triggerfish needs a … Read more
This fish is low risk to a reef tank inhabitants and generally considered reef safe There have been several reports of larger X. auromarginatus eating hermit crabs, snails, and small shrimp . Those critters are not their preferred diet , so keep them well fed to minimize exploratory feeding behavior. What do blue throat triggers … Read more