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Cuban Hogfish (Bodianus pulchellus)
Cuban Hogfish
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Cuban Hogfish (Bodianus pulchellus)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Moderate
Temperament Semi-aggressive
Color Form Orange, Red, Yellow
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible With Caution
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 8"
Family Labridae
Minimum Tank Size 125 gallons
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Care Level Moderate
Temperament Semi-aggressive
Color Form Orange, Red, Yellow
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible With Caution
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 8"
Family Labridae
Minimum Tank Size 125 gallons
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Cuban Hogfish, also called the Spotfin Hogfish, has a pinkish-orange head and body. The caudal portion of the body and the tail are lighter, sometimes approaching yellow. The brightness and placement of the colors can vary considerably.

The Cuban Hogfish needs room to swim, so a tank of at least 125 gallons is needed for an adult. This is a very good fish for the novice with a large tank. It is docile and generally safe with all animals and invertebrates, except crustaceans. Tank mates should be larger than a Wrasse. Though it poses little threat even to smaller fish, it can be intimidating at feeding time.

The mature adult Cuban Hogfish will eat snails, worms, mussels, small fish, shrimp, and squid.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2" Medium: 2" to 3"; Large: 3" to 4"; XLarge: 4" to 5"; XXLarge: 5" and Larger

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