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Rhinecanthus aculeatus

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Picasso Triggerfish
Picasso Triggerfish
Species Rhinecanthus aculeatus
Family Balistidae
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 321.76 liters
321,760.001 mL

85 US Gallons (321.8L)

Size 25.4 cm

9-10 " (22.9-25.4cm)

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-10 years

Habitat

Indo-Pacific

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

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

[edit] Sexing

Difficult to visually sex.

[edit] Tank compatibility

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.

[edit] Diet

Unknown

[edit] Feeding regime

Unknown

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

A highly aggressive and territorial Triggerfish.

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

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