Goldenback Trigger

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Latin Name: Xanthichys caeruleolineatus
Common Name(s): Outrigger Triggerfish, Blueline Trigerfish, Goldenback Triggerfish
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Aggressive
Adult Full Size: 14"
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons (WILL NEED TO UPGRADE AS IT GROWS)
Reef Safe: No
UV Required: Not Required
Protein Skimmer Required: Not required, but recommended
Foods: ABN: 2.3 mm Chromo Pellets, Frozen Krill, Frozen Squid, Frozen Clams on the Half Shell, Frozen Mysis, Frozen Trifecta, Freeze-Dried Krill; IQF: Frozen Silversides, Frozen Crab Clusters; LRS: Chunky Mix

Description: The Goldenback trigger is native from the Angela Islands eastward to the Galapagos, and can even originate from north to south Japan. This fish shows some amazing coloration, being bicolored with a goldish-brown top, silverish-white bottom, and split by a dark orange line to the tail. They also have beautifully colored horizontal lines on the face that run towards the gills, and an impressive reddish-orange outline on the tail. This fish can be aggressive at times, so be cautious with tank mates. The Goldenback trigger is also not recommended in a reef, as they can eat shrimp, snails, hermits, urchins, and other invertebrates. Make sure to feed plenty of meaty foods and provide ample rockwork for this fish to swim through and hide.