Humu Picasso Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus aculeatus), (a.
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Humu-humu, Humu Triggerfish), or Humuhumunukunukuapua'a in Hawaiian, is among the species of fish that is ideal for starting hobbyist and aquarists.
This fish is distinct for its grayish tan colored body that is speckled with lines of rich blue and yellow.
It can grow up to 10 inches in length, making a 75-gallon a requirement for this fish with 100 gallons being most ideal.
This fish is highly territorial, and does not tolerate the presence of another Humu Picasso Triggerfish.
Despite of its size, it can live harmoniously along with other non-aggressive fish.
Feeding this fish can be quite interesting for it can be trained to eat food from your hand.
On the other hand, some aquarists have reported being nipped by the fish, so some prefer to use tongs as a way of feeding it.
It can also be an aggressive eater, often requiring a diversified type of menu.
Its diet can be of squid, krill, mussels, starfish, sea urchins, shellfish, small fish, or shrimp.
Preparation can be live, frozen, or flaked.
This makes a reef-type setting not advisable for this fish for they can eat invertebrates and shrimps by attacking them in their soft undersides.
Most hobbyist like this fish because its behavior is akin to that of a dog.
It would be the first one to greet you when you go near the tank, and can go to and fro the tank in a somewhat doggedly manner.
Each Humu Picasso Triggerfish have its own distinct characteristics that endear itself to its owner.
Depending upon its size, it can cost 20-50 per fish.
To prevent contamination, it is advised that you put your Humu Picasso Triggerfish in quarantine for 2-3 weeks before adding it into the tank.
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Humu-humu, Humu Triggerfish), or Humuhumunukunukuapua'a in Hawaiian, is among the species of fish that is ideal for starting hobbyist and aquarists.
This fish is distinct for its grayish tan colored body that is speckled with lines of rich blue and yellow.
It can grow up to 10 inches in length, making a 75-gallon a requirement for this fish with 100 gallons being most ideal.
This fish is highly territorial, and does not tolerate the presence of another Humu Picasso Triggerfish.
Despite of its size, it can live harmoniously along with other non-aggressive fish.
Feeding this fish can be quite interesting for it can be trained to eat food from your hand.
On the other hand, some aquarists have reported being nipped by the fish, so some prefer to use tongs as a way of feeding it.
It can also be an aggressive eater, often requiring a diversified type of menu.
Its diet can be of squid, krill, mussels, starfish, sea urchins, shellfish, small fish, or shrimp.
Preparation can be live, frozen, or flaked.
This makes a reef-type setting not advisable for this fish for they can eat invertebrates and shrimps by attacking them in their soft undersides.
Most hobbyist like this fish because its behavior is akin to that of a dog.
It would be the first one to greet you when you go near the tank, and can go to and fro the tank in a somewhat doggedly manner.
Each Humu Picasso Triggerfish have its own distinct characteristics that endear itself to its owner.
Depending upon its size, it can cost 20-50 per fish.
To prevent contamination, it is advised that you put your Humu Picasso Triggerfish in quarantine for 2-3 weeks before adding it into the tank.
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