Blue throat trigger

[pmui]

Hi all,

I just noticed that my paired blue throat trigger just separated. I noticed the large male trigger was not eatting too well for the last few weeks. The little 3" trigger that is pairs with it, was a female w/o the blue. Within the last 2 days the little trigger now has a blue patch, and the larger trigger does not look well, and the blue patch is a bit faded. very interesting of dominance.

 

[lfsmarineguy]

Sounds like the juvenile was also a dude. There might be an aggression, issue see if you can find a new home for one of them.

 

[flameangel]

I bought a pair and soon after going into my tank the slightly smaller bluejaw changed with yellow coloration tail and blue on the face. They were fine for a few months then the dominant male started chasing and only got progressively worst. I'd to take one out and the male happened to be the easiest to catch and he's in my bigger tank now. The changing female has kept the male form now.

Just be prepared to re-home one of them when that time comes.

2009