Blue-Lined Triggerfish (Xanthichthys caeruleolineatus)
Fish in the family Balistidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A compact, deep-bodied triggerfish with distinctive bright blue horizontal lines running across its yellow to olive-green body. It has a rounded head, small mouth, and characteristic trigger-like spines on its dorsal fin.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality carnivorous foods including marine flakes, pellets, mysis shrimp, and frozen foods. Offer food once daily or every other day; triggerfish are opportunistic feeders and prone to overeating.
Difficulty and care for the Blue-Lined Triggerfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef, typically found at depths of 20–70 meters on coral reef slopes and outer reef areas.
Log Blue-Lined Triggerfish in your reef tank
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