Xanthichthys auromarginatus
Origin: Philippines
Max Size: ~9 inches
Care & Habitat:
• Minimum Tank Size: 120 gallons
• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Salinity: 1.020–1.026
• Hardness: 8–12 dKH
• Environment: Plenty of open swimming space ideally with live rock.
Diet: Provide a variety of frozen foods, clam meat, squid, silversides ect. It is important for triggerfish to be able to grind down their teeth on hard foods like clams as they would in the wild.
Reef safe with caution. They will go after small invertebrates and maybe corals if they are not kept well fed.
Xanthichthys auromarginatus
Origin: Philippines
Max Size: ~9 inches
Care & Habitat:
• Minimum Tank Size: 120 gallons
• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Salinity: 1.020–1.026
• Hardness: 8–12 dKH
• Environment: Plenty of open swimming space ideally with live rock.
Diet: Provide a variety of frozen foods, clam meat, squid, silversides ect. It is important for triggerfish to be able to grind down their teeth on hard foods like clams as they would in the wild.
Reef safe with caution. They will go after small invertebrates and maybe corals if they are not kept well fed.