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| Family: |
Balistidae
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| Species: |
Rhinecanthus aculeatus |
| Common Name: |
Humuhumu Triggerfish or Picasso Triggerfish |
| Size: |
10" (25.4 cm)
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| Habitat: |
Widespread, Indo-Pacific: Red Sea south to South Africa and east to the Hawaiian, Marquesan, and Tuamoto islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island. Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to South Africa. |
| Min Tank Size: |
100 gallon.
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| Diet: |
Carnivorous. Meaty foods such as chopped shrimp, squid, clams, fish, and other chopped seafoods.
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| Behavior: |
Aggressive.
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| Reef safe: |
No. This fish will eat a wide variety of crustaceans and other invertebrates.
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| Water: |
pH 8.1-8.4, Temperature of 72 to 82ºF (22.2 – 27.8°C), sg 1.020 - 1.025, dKH 8-12
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| Care: |
Easy.
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| Communities: |
OK with other similar sized and temperament fish.
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| Suitability: |
SW experience required, good beginner fish with caution as to adult size potential.
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