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About Picasso Triggerfish
A striking triggerfish with a robust, compressed body displaying bold abstract markings in white, yellow, blue, and black. Named for its Picasso-like facial pattern, it features a steep forehead, underslung mouth, and a distinctive white-and-black stripe pattern running vertically through the eye and gill area.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from East Africa and the Red Sea to Hawaii and Polynesia, typically found on coral reef slopes and rubble areas.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank; larger for multiple specimens • Water: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.020–1.025 • Strong current & excellent filtration required • Feed varied marine fare: meaty foods, mollusks, crustaceans • Solitary or compatible pairs only; highly territorial
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Appearance
- A striking triggerfish with a robust, compressed body displaying bold abstract markings in white, yellow, blue, and black. Named for its Picasso-like facial pattern, it features a steep forehead, underslung mouth, and a distinctive white-and-black stripe pattern running vertically through the eye and gill area.
- Aka
- White-Banded Triggerfish
- Max Size
- 10
- Care Level
- Expert
- Temperament
- Aggressive
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