Assasi Triggerfish

Latin Name

Rhinecanthus assasi

Common Name

Assasi Triggerfish

Also known as

Arabian Picasso Triggerfish

Fast Facts

This endemic Red Sea trigger has been showing up with greater regularity since the early 90's, though still not frequently available. Young fish are mild-mannered and usually behave themselves. But as they get larger they may become more belligerent, like most triggers. They can be kept with fish equal in size or larger. Keep one of these fish per tank, although it can be housed with other triggers. An ideal aquarium fish if housed with appropriate tankmates.

Sizes

Small/Around 1.5"-2.5"
Medium/Around 2"-4"
Large/Around 5"-6" SIZE WILL VARY
X-Large/Around 6"-7" SIZE WILL VARY
Show/Around 7"-8" SIZE WILL VARY

Range in Nature

Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Feed a varied diet of meaty foods. Also include frozen preparations for herbivores. Feed young individuals several times a day.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Not suitable for a reef aquarium as it feeds on a wide-range of invertebrates.

Availability

Rarely available, this fish is not common in Red Sea shipments.

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Assasi Triggerfish

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Small	$119.00
Medium	$179.00
Large	$299.00
X-Large	$349.00
Show	$399.00

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.