Humu Rectangle Triggerfish
Humu Rectangle Triggerfish
(Rhinecanthus rectangulus)
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Care Level: Easy
Color: Black, Blue, Orange, White and Yellow
Diet: Carnivore
dKH: 8 - 12
Family: Balistidae
Maximum Size: 12"
Minimum Tank Size: 180 Gallons
pH: 8.1 - 8.4
Reef Compatible: No
Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.025
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Temperature: 72 - 78° F
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Overview
Considered to be Hawaii's state fish, the Humu Rectangle Triggerfish, also known as the Rectangular Triggerfish, Wedge-tailed Trigger, or the V-line Humuhumunukunukuapuaa, has a pearly white face and two blue and black stripes across the eyes. It is also recognized by the black V-pattern outlined in yellow that highlights the posterior section of the body.
The Humu Rectangle Triggerfish needs a 180 gallon or larger aquarium with rocks and caves. It may rearrange the landscaping and rocks. It vocalizes using a "grunting" sound.
The Humu Rectangle 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 3-1/2"; Large: 3-1/2" to 5"; X Large: 5" to 6"; XX Large: 6" to 8"