Humu Picasso Triggerfish
Humu Picasso Triggerfish
(Rhinecanthus aculeatus)
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Care Level: Easy
Color: Black, Blue, Orange, Tan and Yellow
Diet: Carnivore
dKH: 8 - 12
Family: Balistidae
Maximum Size: 10"
Minimum Tank Size: 180 Gallons
pH: 8.1 - 8.4
Reef Compatible: No
Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.025
Temperament: Aggressive
Temperature: 72 - 78° F
Venomous: No
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Overview
The Humu Picasso Triggerfish, also known as the Humuhumu Triggerfish or Picasso Triggerfish, has a wacky, painted appearance. It has a tan body with gradient dark bands, and vibrant blue and black stripes on the top of the head, with a yellow stripe from cheek to cheek and deeply set-back eyes.
A 180 gallon or larger aquarium with rocks and caves provides a good habitat. It will rearrange the landscaping and rocks as it wanders in and out of the caves. It vocalizes using a "grunting" sound. The Humu Picasso Triggerfish makes a great conversation piece.
The Humu Picasso Triggerfish needs a varied diet of meaty foods including; squid, krill, clams, small fish and hard shelled shrimp to help wear down their ever growing teeth.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3"; Medium/Large 3" to 3-3/4"; Large: 3-3/4" to 4-1/2"; X Large 4-1/2" to 5-1/2"