Humu Triggerfish, Humuhumu Triggerfish

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Humu Triggerfish

Scientific Name

Rhinecanthus aculeatus

Reef Compatible

Care Level

Beginner

Disposition

Aggressive

Min. Tank Size

50 gallons

Mature Size

12 inches

Diet

Carnivore

Range

Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, Africa, Hawaii, Fiji

Size Class

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Curator's Note

Sustainably collected fish from places like Fiji and Solomon are always our first choice here at Blue Zoo.

Other Common Names

Humuhumu Triggerfish, Picasso Triggerfish, Humuhumunukunukuapuaa

Description

The Humu Triggerfish, also known as the Picasso Triggerfish, is unusually colored and equally as interesting in appearance. Lesser aggressive than the Queen, Undulated, or Clown Triggerfish, the Humu can learn to live peacefully with many large non-aggressive fish. It has been reported that the Humu Triggerfish has lived peacefully with smaller pufferfish, and larger psuedochromis, though much of whether this happens is based on the individual personality of the fish. The Humu Triggerfish is often referred to as the closest thing to a dog in the fish world. If you are looking for a fish with a LOT of personality, the Humu Triggerfish is the one you want.

Diet

Will learn to associate you with feedings and can be trained to eat from your hand. Be careful when working in a tank housing this fish as it may bite your hand. It is safest to feed Triggerfish with feeding tongs as hand feeding will often cause accidental biting. Feed a varied diet of meaty crustacean and fish flesh. Many commercially prepared frozen foods have a meat based trigger formula. To maintain body weight of this fish it is recommended to feed 2 or 3 times a day.