Rhinecanthus aculeatus
Picasso Trigger — Photo: By No machine-readable author provided. Arpingstone assumed (based on copyright claims). - No machine-readable source provided. Own work assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=488538
Blackbar triggerfish
Picasso Trigger
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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.