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 a 50 gallon or larger reef tank as a youth, cleaning parasites off of its tank mates. With maturity, however, it will need to be 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.

Quick Stats:
Minimum Tank Size: 150 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Aggressive
Reef Compatible: Juvenile: Yes; Adult: No
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12
Max. Size: 10″
Color Form: Blue, Purple, Yellow
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: Caribbean
Family: Labridae

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The Red Diana Hogfish, also known as Diana Hogfish, Diana’s Hogfish, or the Spotted Hogfish, is a reddish-orange color with white spots on the back along the dorsal fin.

A 50 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of hiding places provides a good environment. It is very aggressive and should not be housed with smaller, docile fish that are easily bullied.

Red Diana Hogfish diet consists of meaty foods such as snails, worms, mussels, and small fish.

Quick Stats:
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Aggressive
Reef Compatible: No
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12
Max. Size: 10″
Color Form: Black, Orange, Red, White
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: Fiji, Sri Lanka
Family: Labridae

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The Coral Hogfish, also known as Eclipse Hogfish or Mesothorax Hogfish, has a burgundy face with a rosy-yellow posterior, separated by a black stripe.

It is a beneficial fish for a 50 gallon or larger reef tank as a youth, cleaning parasites off of its tank mates. With maturity, however, it will need to be in a 70 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 Coral Hogfish will eat snails, worms, mussels, small fish, shrimp, and squid.

Quick Stats:
Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Aggressive
Reef Compatible: Juvenile: Yes; Adult: No
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12
Max. Size: 8″
Color Form: Black, Red, Yellow
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Family: Labridae

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The Spotted Hawkfish, also known as the Threadfin Hawkfish or Blotched Hawkfish, has a white body with large red blotches.

A 30 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of hiding places is acceptable for this hardy and aggressive fish. It should not be kept with larger more aggressive hawkfish. Although it eats small fish and shrimp, with caution, it can make an excellent reef inhabitant.

The Spotted Hawkfish diet should include a variety of marine meats, frozen preparations, and live feeder shrimp.

Quick Stats:
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12
Max. Size: 5″
Color Form: Red, White
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: Central America, Indo-Pacific, Western Pacific
Family: Cirrhitidae

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The Red Hawkfish, also known as the Soaring, Swallowtail, or Lyretail Hawkfish, has a mottled orange to red body. Its lyre-shaped tail sets it apart from most of the other hawkfish in appearance.

A 30 gallon or larger aquarium is acceptable for this hardy and aggressive fish. It may be grouped with other Red Hawkfish if all are introduced to the aquarium at the same time and if there is adequate room available. Although it eats small fish and shrimp, it can make an excellent reef inhabitant under the right conditions. It uses anemones and large-polyped corals for protection.

The Red Hawkfish diet should include a variety of marine meats, frozen preparations, and live feeder shrimp.

Quick Stats:
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12
Max. Size: 6″
Color Form: Orange, Purple, Red
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Family: Cirrhitidae

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The Pixy Hawkfish, also known as the Coral Hawkfish, is sometimes referred to as the Spotted Hawkfish, but it should not be confused with Cirrhitichthys aprinus, also called the Spotted Hawkfish. The Pixy Hawkfish has a whitish-blue body with large red spots.

A 30 gallon or larger aquarium is acceptable for this hardy and aggressive fish. It will harass small, peaceful fish and most any other fish that is introduced to the aquarium after it has become established. Its tank mates should be larger than itself and at least semi-aggressive. It will eat small fish and crustaceans.

The Pixy Hawkfish diet should include a variety of marine meats, frozen preparations, and live feeder shrimp.

Quick Stats:
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Aggressive
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12
Max. Size: 3″
Color Form: Blue, Red, White
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: Fiji, Tonga
Family: Cirrhitidae

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