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 |
