Rhinecanthus aculeatus

• Blackbar triggerfish  

  Picasso Trigger

  http://fishbase.org/summary/5839

  The Black Bar Trigger comes from the Indo Pacific region, most Triggers can become very territorial as they age. They  are big eaters and require good filtration and clean water conditions asthey are sensitive to ammonia and nitrites.. .

  Not Reef compatible Will eat Sponges and some corals.

  Min. Tank Size 200 litres.

  Size  30 cm

  Sg 1.020 - 1.025

  pH 8.1 - 8.5

  Temp. 23 -28 °C

  Water Hardness 8-10 °d

  Diet Omnivore .Will accept prepared and frozen foods, Feed on corals (usually Acropora tips), crustaceans, mollusks, sponges, tunicates and algae.