Spanish Hogfish

(Bodianus rufus)

$149.99

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Size S - 1" to 2-1/2" M - 2-1/2" to 4" L - 4" to 6" XL - 6" or Larger

Care Level: Easy

Color: Purple, Yellow and Blue

Diet: Carnivore

dKH: 8 - 12

Family: Labridae

Maximum Size: 10"

Minimum Tank Size: 150 Gallons

pH: 8.1 - 8.4

Reef Compatible: Juvenile: Yes; Adult: No

Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.025

Temperament: Aggressive

Temperature: 72 - 78° F

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Overview

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 6"; X-Large 6" or Larger