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Bluechin Triggerfish

Bluechin Triggerfish

Xanthichthys auromarginatus

The Bluechin Triggerfish is sexually dimorphic — males display a distinctive blue chin patch and yellow-edged fins. Considered one of the most reef-safe triggerfish, it is planktivorous and poses minimal threat to corals or most invertebrates. Thrives in tanks of 120+ gallons with open swimming space and strong water flow.

TemperamentSemi-aggressive
Max Size9"
Care LevelModerate
CategoryTriggerfish

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Compatibility Chart for Bluechin Triggerfish

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Compatible (77)

Yellow Tang Compatible Good pairing; similar temperament Blue Hippo Tang Compatible Works well in large tank Powder Blue Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Kole Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Naso Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Ocellaris Clownfish Compatible Bluechin is one of the most reef-safe triggers True Percula Clownfish Compatible Bluechin is relatively peaceful Maroon Clownfish Compatible Both semi-aggressive; works Clarkii Clownfish Compatible Both can hold their own Coral Beauty Angelfish Compatible Usually fine Emperor Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species French Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Six Line Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Melanurus Wrasse Compatible Usually fine Cleaner Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowspotted Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Devil Damselfish Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowtail Damselfish Compatible No known issues between these species Raccoon Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Flame Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Midas Blenny Compatible Usually fine Tailspot Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Lawnmower Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Bicolor Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Pajama Cardinalfish Compatible No known issues between these species Purple Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Scopas Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Achilles Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Sohal Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Convict Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Tomini Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Brownbanded Bamboo Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Epaulette Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Horn Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Coral Catshark Compatible No known issues between these species Foxface Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species One Spot Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species Masked Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Niger Triggerfish Compatible Two of the calmer triggers; can work Pinktail Triggerfish Compatible Both semi-aggressive; can coexist Magnificent Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Long Tentacle Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Carpet Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Sebae Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Chicago Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Rose Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Rainbow Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Colorado Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Fire Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Peppermint Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Tiger Pistol Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Sexy Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Emerald Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Leg Hermit Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Turbo Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Nassarius Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Tuxedo Urchin Compatible No known issues between these species Red Fromia Starfish Compatible No known issues between these species Hammer Coral Compatible Generally reef safe Torch Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Frogspawn Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Zoanthids Compatible Usually leaves corals alone Mushroom Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Rhodactis Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Florida Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Yuma Compatible No known issues between these species Bounce Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Green Star Polyps Compatible No known issues between these species Pulsing Xenia Compatible No known issues between these species Acropora Compatible Bluechin is the most reef-safe trigger Montipora Compatible No known issues between these species Leather Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Duncan Coral Compatible No known issues between these species

Somewhat Compatible (9)

Flame Angelfish Somewhat Compatible Monitor size difference Fairy Wrasse Somewhat Compatible Monitor Yellow Watchman Goby Somewhat Compatible Monitor Mandarin Dragonet Somewhat Compatible Slow mandarin at some risk Green Chromis Somewhat Compatible May work in large tank Copperband Butterflyfish Somewhat Compatible Monitor; butterfly is shy Royal Gramma Somewhat Compatible Monitor closely Banggai Cardinalfish Somewhat Compatible Monitor; slow cardinal at some risk Bubble Tip Anemone Somewhat Compatible Monitor; may nip

Risky (4)

Clown Goby Risky Too small for safety Firefish Goby Risky Small fish at risk Picasso Triggerfish Risky Picasso will harass bluechin Skunk Cleaner Shrimp Risky Bluechin may leave shrimp alone but risky

Not Compatible (2)

Clown Triggerfish Not Compatible Clown trigger far too aggressive Undulate Triggerfish Not Compatible Undulate too aggressive

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