Picasso Triggerfish

Rhinecanthus aculeatus

A species for modern art lovers or anyone who desires a fish that thinks its a dog. Juveniles are relatively mild-mannered and will learn to eat from their owners fingers. They will become more aggressive wiht agee and they should be kept with fish equal in size or larger. If introduced simultaneously into alarger tank, they can be housed with members of the same genus. Juveniles are compatible with members of their own species but fights are likely to become more frequent as they mature. Will attack many invertebrates with the exception of large anemones.

Feed a mixed diet of meaty foods, including chopped shrimp, squid, clams and fish. Also frozen rations with marine algae and vitamin-enriched foods.

Size: 9.8 inches
Area of Collection: Indo-Pacific
Reef Suitability: Excellent

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