Coral
Hog Fish
Bodianus mesothorax
Description: The Coral Hogfish, also known as Eclipse
Hogfish or Mesothorax Hogfish, has a burgundy face with a rosy-yellow
posterior, separated by a black stripe.
It is a beneficial fish for cleaning parasites off of its tank
mates while it is young. With maturity, however, it will need
to be in a fish-only tank, or the reef will become its buffet.
The mature adult Coral Hogfish will eat snails, worms, mussels,
small fish, shrimp, and squid. The Coral Hogfish acclimates well
to captivity and is a great community aquarium fish. Highly recommended
for the medium to bold community aquarium. Only keep one individual
per aquarium.
Recommended
Tank size:
minimum 75 gallon
Food and
diet: Very easy to feed.
Feed a varied diet of meaty foods. Include frozen preparations
for carnivores and fresh seafoods.
Reef Compatability:
Smaller
individuals usually do not cause many problems in the reef aquarium,
but as they grow they are a potential threat to snails, worms,
and ornamental crustaceans.
Level of
Care: Moderate
Approximate
Purchase Size:
Small: 1" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 4";
Large: 4" to 7" |
Starting at $39.99
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Masuda Hogfish
Bodianus
masudai
Description: The Masuda’s Hogfish
is a brightly colored, hardy fish that is newly available to
aquarium hobbyists. Also known as the Peppermint Hogfish, its
size also makes it a great fish for a fish-only aquarium. It
grows to only about five inches in the wild and, likely, smaller
than that in captivity. In aquariums of twenty to ninety gallons,
it is best kept singly. In larger aquariums, groups may be introduced
simultaneously for a dramatic effect. An active fish, it does
require feedings multiple times per day and plenty of swimming
space. Brine shrimp, black worms, or saltwater feeder shrimp
should be routinely provided to maintain best health.
Recommended
Tank size:A
20-gallon or larger aquarium with hiding places should be provided.
Food and
diet:The diet consisting
of meaty foods including vitamin enriched brine shrimp or mysis
shrimp is preferred, as well as a high quality marine flake food.
Reef Compatability:
May eat
very small shrimps, etc, but it is otherwise reef safe.
Level of
Care: Moderate
Approximate
Purchase Size: 2"
to 3" |
Starting at $134.99
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Red Diana Hogfish
Bodianus diana
Description: The Red Diana Hogfish, also known as
Diana Hogfish, Diana's Hogfish, or the Spotted Hogfish, is a
reddish-orange color with white spots on the back along the dorsal
fin. It is very aggressive and should not be housed with smaller,
docile fish that are easily bullied.
Recommended
Tank size:
minimum 50 gallon
Food and
diet: Red Diana Hogfish diet
consists of meaty foods such as snails, worms, mussels, and small
fish.
Reef Compatability:
No
Level of
Care: Moderate
Approximate
Purchase Size:
Juvenile: 1" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 4";
Large: 4" to 7" |
Starting at $24.99
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