Blue-throat Triggerfish tank mates
Xanthichthys auromarginatus
6 rated pairings from the Blue-throat Triggerfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Blue-throat Triggerfish needs at least 75 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
5 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Similar reef-safe temperament and mid-water swimming habits; generally compatible in larger tanks
Six Line Wrasse
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
30 gal min · 4" adult · Semi-aggressive
Active reef fish with similar dietary needs; may compete for food but rarely aggressive toward triggers
Yellow Watchman Goby
Cryptocentrus cinctus
30 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dwelling goby that occupies different tank zone; peaceful and reef-compatible
Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Fast-moving bottom dweller that avoids competition; peaceful coexistence in reef settings
Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
20 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Small reef goby with different feeding zone; provides cleaning services and rarely conflicts with triggers
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.