Blue Throat Trigger

Blue Throat Trigger

One of the more reef-compatible triggerfish, the Blue Throat Trigger (female) offers a sleek, subtle coloration and a relatively peaceful temperament compared to other triggers.

🟢 Quarantined (Minimum 2 Weeks) – Fully Conditioned & Eating

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe with caution
• Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons
• Size: Ranging from approximately 6–10 inches at adult size

Behavior & Husbandry

Blue Throat Triggers are active swimmers that require open space. They are generally less aggressive than many trigger species but still require thoughtful tankmate selection.

They are known for their intelligence and interactive behavior.

Feeding & Diet

Carnivorous and easy to feed.

What We Feed at Lush Corals:

• Frozen mysis shrimp
• Enriched brine shrimp
• Pellets

In Your Aquarium:

• Frozen foods
• Pellets
• Meaty foods

Compatibility Notes

Compatible with:

• Tangs
• Wrasses
• Larger reef fish

Use caution with small invertebrates.

Lush Corals Quarantine & Conditioning Process

This fish has completed our full quarantine and conditioning protocol (minimum 2 weeks) prior to being made available.

During this process, each fish is:

• Carefully observed and stabilized
• Proactively treated and monitored
• Conditioned onto prepared foods
• Verified to be actively eating and thriving

This extended process significantly reduces stress and increases long-term success, ensuring you receive a fish that is healthy, stable, and truly ready for your reef.

We don’t rush fish to market—every quarantined fish we offer has been given the time it needs to succeed in your aquarium.