BalistidaeMarine Fishintermediate
Rhinecanthus aculeatus Picasso Triggerfish
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
Origin: Indo-Pacific
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH8.1–8.3
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Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 30 cm
- Min Tank
- 400 L
- Lifespan
- 10–15
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Aggressive; not reef-safe; may bite handlers
About
Rhinecanthus aculeatus (Picasso Triggerfish) has extraordinary abstract patterning that looks like a Picasso painting. Bold and intelligent — triggers have individual personalities and can recognise their owner. FOWLR only.
Care Guide
pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.025. Not reef-safe — will eat crustaceans, molluscs, and nip at corals. Feed varied meaty diet: shrimp, squid, urchin. Provide very robust decor.
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