It is a very personable and friendly species and makes a great pet. They may eat ornamental shrimp, but keeping them well-fed will help. Wondering why our fish may cost more than some of the online giants? Well, it's a simple matter of "you get what you pay for. But those places tend to be drop shippers that are just passing your order on to a wholesaler. They've never even seen the fish you are buying! When you get a fish from us, we've already had it for a minimum 14 days, so you can be assured it passed that test already.
We've also treated it for any parasites or illnesses that we may have encountered see our QT process. We spend a lot of money on medications and feed only the highest quality foods. That's money that you don't have to spend; but more importantly, it's TIME that you don't have to spend!
Ken Feldman Jon E. Shimek, Ph. All times are GMT The time now is AM. TapaTalk Enabled. Use of this web site is subject to the terms and conditions described in the user agreement. For owners of crosshatch triggers. User Name. Remember Me? Mark Forums Read. Crosshatch triggerfish are generally hardy but I would insist on seeing a fish eat before purchasing it.
I have seen adult crosshatch triggers refuse food and waste away in aquariums. Perhaps they suffered internal injuries from being brought to the surface too quickly.
If you want to try your hand at something less exotic and less expensive than the crosshatch triggerfish, the similar blue-throat trigger Xanthichthys auromarginatus and sargassum triggerfish Xanthichthys ringens are good alternatives. These fish are easier to find and generally hardier than the crosshatch trigger. The related genus, Melichthys , offers additional possibilities, such as the popular pink-tail trigger M. Similar to the crosshatch triggerfish, all these triggers feed on zooplankton passing in the currents along outer reef drop- offs.
They should not pose a problem with corals in an aquarium and tend to have a more placid disposition than many of their triggerfish brethren. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
General Discussion. Reefs for Beginners. Advanced Reefs. Nano Tanks. Tank Threads. Soft Corals. Aquarium Nutrition. Categories: Advanced Aquarist , Advanced Aquarist. About Gregory Schiemer 19 articles. Squid, krill, clams and small fish cut into small pieces are devoured quickly.
Eating hard-shelled shrimp helps triggerfish wear down their ever-growing teeth. Because crosshatches eat continuously in the wild, they should be fed multiple times per day. The crosshatch's distinct personality is part of what compels aquarists to own them. Each fish has its own character and they tend to display this more than other marine aquarium habitants. They're also active swimmers who are quite amusing to watch as they patrol the tank and run for cover if they get spooked.
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Description The crosshatch triggerfish reaches up to 12 inches in length. Natural Habitat Xanthichthys mento is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Eastern and Western Pacific Ocean.
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