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Picasso Triggerfish

Picasso Triggerfish

Rhinecanthus aculeatus

The Picasso Triggerfish sports an abstract mosaic of blue, yellow, white, and black lines that looks like something from a Cubist painting — one of the most charismatic and personality-rich fish available. Growing to 10 inches, it is intelligent and will rearrange rockwork, manipulate its environment, and interact with its keeper. Aggressive nature makes it unsuitable for reef tanks; best kept in a large FOWLR with robust tankmates.

TemperamentAggressive
Max Size10"
Care LevelEasy
CategoryTriggerfish

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Compatibility Chart for Picasso Triggerfish

See how Picasso Triggerfish gets along with every other species in our database.

Compatible (32)

Powder Blue Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Kole Tang Compatible No known issues between these species French Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Purple Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Scopas Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Achilles Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Sohal Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Convict Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Tomini Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Epaulette Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Horn Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Coral Catshark Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species One Spot Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species Masked Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Long Tentacle Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Carpet Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Sebae Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Torch Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Frogspawn Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Mushroom Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Rhodactis Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Florida Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Yuma Compatible No known issues between these species Bounce Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Green Star Polyps Compatible No known issues between these species Pulsing Xenia Compatible No known issues between these species Montipora Compatible No known issues between these species Leather Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Duncan Coral Compatible No known issues between these species

Somewhat Compatible (6)

Yellow Tang Somewhat Compatible Tang can hold its own; tense Blue Hippo Tang Somewhat Compatible Blue tang large enough but stressful Naso Tang Somewhat Compatible Naso big enough; needs large tank Emperor Angelfish Somewhat Compatible Both aggressive; standoff likely Brownbanded Bamboo Shark Somewhat Compatible Trigger may nip at shark; tense Foxface Rabbitfish Somewhat Compatible Trigger may harass; foxface can defend with spines

Risky (12)

Maroon Clownfish Risky Maroon is tough but still at risk Flame Angelfish Risky Dwarf angel too small for trigger tank Coral Beauty Angelfish Risky Dwarf angel too small Blue Devil Damselfish Risky Damsel is scrappy but outmatched Raccoon Butterflyfish Risky May work in large tank; risky Flame Hawkfish Risky Hawkfish at risk Longnose Hawkfish Risky Hawkfish at risk Midas Blenny Risky Blenny at serious risk Lawnmower Blenny Risky Blenny at serious risk Niger Triggerfish Risky Picasso too aggressive for niger Bluechin Triggerfish Risky Picasso will harass bluechin Pinktail Triggerfish Risky Picasso will bully pinktail

Not Compatible (42)

Ocellaris Clownfish Not Compatible Trigger will eat clownfish True Percula Clownfish Not Compatible Trigger will eat clownfish Clarkii Clownfish Not Compatible Trigger will eat clownfish Six Line Wrasse Not Compatible Too small; will be eaten Fairy Wrasse Not Compatible Trigger will eat wrasse Melanurus Wrasse Not Compatible Wrasse will be eaten Cleaner Wrasse Not Compatible Trigger will eat cleaner wrasse Yellowspotted Wrasse Not Compatible Trigger will eat wrasse Clown Goby Not Compatible Trigger will eat tiny gobies Firefish Goby Not Compatible Trigger will eat the firefish Yellow Watchman Goby Not Compatible Trigger will eat gobies Mandarin Dragonet Not Compatible Mandarin is trigger food Green Chromis Not Compatible Chromis are trigger snacks Yellowtail Damselfish Not Compatible Damsel too small Copperband Butterflyfish Not Compatible Butterfly too slow and timid Longnose Butterflyfish Not Compatible Butterfly will be harassed Tailspot Blenny Not Compatible Blenny will be eaten Bicolor Blenny Not Compatible Too small; will be eaten Royal Gramma Not Compatible Too small; will be eaten Banggai Cardinalfish Not Compatible Cardinal will be eaten Pajama Cardinalfish Not Compatible Too small for trigger tank Clown Triggerfish Not Compatible Two aggressive triggers will fight to the death Undulate Triggerfish Not Compatible Two of the most aggressive triggers Bubble Tip Anemone Not Compatible Will eat the anemone Chicago Sunburst BTA Not Compatible Will eat the anemone Rose Bubble Tip Anemone Not Compatible Trigger will eat it Rainbow Bubble Tip Anemone Not Compatible Trigger will eat it Colorado Sunburst BTA Not Compatible Trigger will eat it Skunk Cleaner Shrimp Not Compatible Trigger will eat all shrimp instantly Fire Shrimp Not Compatible Trigger eats all shrimp Peppermint Shrimp Not Compatible Trigger eats shrimp Tiger Pistol Shrimp Not Compatible Trigger eats all shrimp Sexy Shrimp Not Compatible Instant snack Emerald Crab Not Compatible Trigger will crack and eat crab Blue Leg Hermit Crab Not Compatible Trigger cracks shells and eats hermits Turbo Snail Not Compatible Trigger cracks and eats snails Nassarius Snail Not Compatible Trigger eats snails Tuxedo Urchin Not Compatible Trigger will flip and eat urchin Red Fromia Starfish Not Compatible Trigger will eat starfish Hammer Coral Not Compatible Will bite and destroy coral Zoanthids Not Compatible Will eat polyps Acropora Not Compatible Triggers destroy corals and eat inverts

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