HOGFISH

  Candy Hog Fish
Bodianus bimaculatus


Description: The Candy Hogfish, is a perfect reef aquarium fish, the average size is only about 2", maximum size in nature is only about 4". Virtually unknown to trade until the late 90's, the Candy Hog has become a tremendously polular reef aquarium fish. Bright yellow, with faint red horizontal stripes and a black spot behind the eye and by the tail. A very peaceful fish that adjusts quickly to aquarium life. If more than one Candy Hogfish is going to be added to the tank, it is very important to do this simultaneously as they will be slightly territorial among themselves.
Recommended Tank size: minimum 55 gallon
Food and diet:Feed a varied diet of frozen prepared foods, minced fresh shrimp, and a good flake food. Try to feed at least twice a day.s
Reef Compatability: May eat very small shrimps, etc, but it is otherwise reef safe.
Level of Care: Moderate

$59.99

  Cuban Hog Fish
Bodianus pulchellus


Description: The Cuban Hog, also called the Spotfin Hogfish, has a pinkish-red head and body. The caudal portion of the body and the tail are lighter, going to all yellow at the tail. The brightness and placement of the colors can vary considerably. A happy swimmer provide a tank of at least 75 gallons for an adult. This is a very good fish for the novice , it is docile and generally safe with all animals and invertebrates, except crustaceans. Caution is nescassy in a reeftank not to corals, but to your clean up crew, because th mature adult Cuban Hog will eat snails, and shrimp.
Recommended Tank size: minimum 75 gallon
Food and diet:Feed a varied diet of meaty foods. Include frozen preparations for carnivores and fresh seafoods.
Reef Compatability: With Caution
Level of Care: Great Beginner Fish
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6" ; XLarge: 61/2" to 8"

small $49.99 Medium $59.99 Large $89.99 XLarge $129.99

  Spanish Hog Fish
Bodianus rufus


Description: The Cuban Hog, also called the Spotfin Hogfish, has a pinkish-red head and body. The caudal portion of the body and the tail are lighter, going to all yellow at the tail. The brightness and placement of the colors can vary considerably. A happy swimmer provide a tank of at least 75 gallons for an adult. This is a very good fish for the novice , it is docile and generally safe with all animals and invertebrates, except crustaceans. Caution is nescassy in a reeftank not to corals, but to your clean up crew, because th mature adult Cuban Hog will eat snails, and shrimp.
Recommended Tank size: minimum 75 gallon
Food and diet:Feed a varied diet of meaty foods. Include frozen preparations for carnivores and fresh seafoods.
Reef Compatability: With Caution
Level of Care: Great Beginner Fish

small $39.99 Medium $49.99 large $59.99

  Coral Hog Fish
Bodianus mesothorax


Description: 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 55 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

Medium $49.99 large $59.99