Picasso Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus aculeatus)

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Picasso Triggerfish

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Picasso Triggerfish

Rhinecanthus aculeatus

379 Litres (100 US G.)

22.9-25.4cm (9-10 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

8-10 years

Family

Balistidae





Additional names

Blackbar Triggerfish, Humu Picasso Triggerfish, Humuhumu Triggerfish, Picasso Triggerfish

Additional scientific names

Balistapus aculeatus, Balistes aculeatus, Balistes heteracanthus, Balistes ornatissimus, Monacanthus cheverti, Rhinecanthus aculeatus aculeatus


Sexing[edit]

Difficult to visually sex.


Tank compatibility[edit]

These fish can be aggressive and will eat inverts around the tank, for that reason this fish is best kept in a fish-only with live rock but not corals set up. Keep only with similar sized robust tank mates, smaller fish may be eaten and shy fish may be bullied.


Behaviour[edit]

A medium-range aggressive and territorial Triggerfish. Some have said it peaceful, and amicable, while others claim it's aggressive and territorial. While definitely not as aggressive as the Undulated Triggerfish, or the Queen Triggerfish, it is most definitely more aggressive than, for example a Crosshatch Triggerfish or a Sargassum Triggerfish. This fish will move rocks around in search of food, so make sure your aquascape is well secured.

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