What size tank does a Crosshatch Triggerfish need?

A Crosshatch Triggerfish needs a minimum tank size of 75 gallons. A 125-gallon tank or larger is recommended for optimal health.

What fish can live with Crosshatch Triggerfish?

Compatible tank mates for Crosshatch Triggerfish include: . Always ensure adequate tank size and proper water parameters.

Crosshatch Triggerfish

Q: Is Crosshatch Triggerfish easy to care for?

Crosshatch Triggerfish has a moderate care level. One of the few truly reef-safe triggerfish. Expensive and in high demand. Needs open swimming space. Peaceful for a trigger.

Xanthichthys mento

🧂 Saltwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Reef Safe

Males have a stunning yellow body with blue crosshatch lines and a vivid blue chin. One of the most prized reef-safe triggers.

Tank Size

75 gal

minimum (125+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F

23–28°C

pH Range

8–8.4

water acidity

Max Size

11"

27.9 cm

Lifespan

10+ years

typical in captivity

Swim Level

All

preferred zone

Care Notes

One of the few truly reef-safe triggerfish. Expensive and in high demand. Needs open swimming space. Peaceful for a trigger.

Feeding

Frozen mysis, shrimp, squid, and marine pellets.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8" Naso Tang 18" Convict Tang 8"

Incompatible With

Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Powder Blue Tang 9" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Three Stripe Damselfish 3" Domino Damselfish 5" Springer's Damselfish 2" Four Stripe Damselfish 3" Jewel Damselfish 6" Clown Tang 15" Neon Goby 2"

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