Description
The Picasso Triggerfish, also known as the Humu Humu Triggerfish, is a bold and highly recognizable marine fish with a white, gray, yellow, and blue patterned body. It is intelligent, curious, active, and highly territorial as it matures. This species is best suited to large fish-only marine aquariums and should not be treated as a peaceful community reef fish.
Lighting:
Moderate to high.
No specialized lighting is required, but good illumination helps display its striking coloration.
Placement (Aquarium Zone):
Middle to lower aquarium — active around rockwork, caves, open swimming areas, and the substrate. Provide plenty of structure and open space for exploration.
Temperature:
24–27°C (75–81°F)
Salinity:
1.024–1.026 SG
pH:
8.1–8.4
Alkalinity:
8–10 dKH
Flow:
Moderate to strong.
Provide strong, varied circulation while maintaining calmer areas around caves and hiding places.
Diet:
Omnivorous / carnivorous.
A Picasso Triggerfish has strong jaws and naturally feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, sea urchins, worms, and other hard-bodied prey. Its diet should include plenty of crunchy foods to help wear down its continuously growing teeth.
Foods:
Mysis shrimp
Krill
Chopped shrimp
Squid
Clams
Mussels
Crab and other crustaceans
Marine snails
Sea urchin
Chopped marine seafood
High-quality marine pellets
Frozen carnivore preparations
Feed 1–2 times daily, adjusting portions according to the fish's size and activity.
Adult Size (up to):
Approx. 30 cm (12 in)
Care Level:
Intermediate
