Huma Huma Triggerfish

Huma Huma Triggerfish

Rhinecanthus aculeatus

Also known as: Picasso Trigger, Lagoon Trigger, Humuhumunukunukuapuaa

🧂 Saltwater 🔥 Aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Not Reef Safe

Hawaii's state fish with a Picasso-like paint pattern of brown, blue, yellow, and black. Bold personality and iconic appearance.

Tank Size

75 gal
minimum (125+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

8–8.4
water acidity

Max Size

10"
25.4 cm

Lifespan

10+ years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

All
preferred zone

Care Notes

Aggressive and territorial. Will eat invertebrates. FOWLR tank recommended. Very personable — recognizes its owner.

Feeding

Frozen shrimp, squid, clams, marine pellets, and algae. Needs hard-shelled foods for teeth maintenance.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Powder Blue Tang 9" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Three Stripe Damselfish 3" Domino Damselfish 5" Four Stripe Damselfish 3" Jewel Damselfish 6" Clown Tang 15" Clown Triggerfish 20"

Incompatible With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8" Naso Tang 18" Convict Tang 8"

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