Humu Picasso Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus aculeatus)

Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy | Temperament: Aggressive | Color Form: Black, Blue, Orange, Tan, Yellow | Diet: Carnivore | Reef Compatible: No | Water Conditions: sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78??F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4 | Max. Size: 10″ | Family: Balistidae | Minimum Tank Size: 180 gallons | Compatibility: View Chart

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″