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Spanish Hogfish
(Bodianus rufus)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Aggressive
Color Form
Blue, Purple, Yellow
Diet
Carnivore
Reef Compatible
Juvenile: Yes; Adult: No
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
10"
Origin
Caribbean
Family
Labridae
Minimum Tank Size
150 gallons
Compatibility
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Overview
The Spanish Hogfish has a patch of blue highlight on the golden-yellow body across the back with violet scale margins.
It is a beneficial fish for cleaning parasites off of its tank mates. The Spanish Hogfish will need to be kept in a 150 gallon or larger fish-only tank, or the reef will become its buffet. It is aggressive towards smaller, docile fish that are easily bullied.
The mature adult Spanish Hogfish will eat snails, worms, mussels, small fish, shrimp, and squid.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 4"; Large: 4" to 7"
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