Description

Greeni Trigger – Xanthichthys kiritimati

Overview:
The Greeni Trigger is a peaceful and visually striking marine fish, featuring a silvery body with subtle greenish highlights and bright yellow-edged fins. Its calm temperament and unique coloration make it an attractive addition to large reef or mixed-species aquariums.

Origin:
Native to the Indo-Pacific, typically found around coral reefs and drop-offs from East Africa to the central Pacific.

Feeding:
Omnivorous – thrives on a varied diet of meaty foods such as shrimp, squid, and small crustaceans, supplemented with high-quality marine pellets or flakes.

Tank Mates:
Ideal for peaceful to moderately semi-aggressive tank mates. Its calm nature allows it to coexist well in mixed-species reef setups.

Aggression:
Generally peaceful – less territorial than many triggerfish, making it suitable for reef aquariums with non-aggressive species.

Experience Level:
Intermediate aquarists – requires a mature, stable aquarium with ample swimming space and good water quality.

Water Parameters:

Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C)
pH: 8.1–8.4
Salinity: 1.020–1.025
Minimum Tank Size: 100+ gallons

The Greeni Trigger is a calm, reef-compatible species, perfect for aquarists seeking a visually striking, manageable triggerfish for a mixed-species marine setup.