Picasso Trigger Fish

Picasso Trigger Fish

How to Care for Azure Damsel
written by Dave Burr
Behavior:

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.

Feeding:

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.

Maximum Length:
10"
Care Level:
Easy
Family:
Balistidae
Reef Compatibility:
No
Minimum Aquarium Size:
180 gal.
Origin:
Fiji, Maldives, Tahiti
Diet:
Carnivore
Water Conditions:

72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025