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Coral Hogfish
Bodianus Mesothorax
The Coral Hogfish is a great community aquarium fish. Best kept individually, once fully adjusted to the aquarium, this is a bold, curious species whose personality may be too much for overly passive fish, although not considered aggressive.
It requires a tank of 300 litres or larger with plenty of hiding places. Most dwarf angels are algal grazers, but also eat small non-sessile invertebrates, like brine shrimp and mysis. They usually adapt well to frozen and even dried foods, but benefit from the addition of some vegetable material like Nori.
As a juvenile the coral hog fish will act as a cleaner feeding off parasites, once it has attained its adult colouration it is not a fussy eater and will eat flake food, brine shrimp, and other common marine foods.
Approximate Purchase Size: Adult Medium 4cm - 6cm, Adult Large 8cm - 10cm
Due to variations within each species, your aquatic life may not look identical to the image provided.
Fish Statistics
- Minimum Tank Size:
- 300 litres
- Diet:
- Carnivore
- Origin:
- Indo-Pacific
- Temp (C):
- 22-26 C
- Max Size:
- 20cm
- Family:
- Labridae
- Reef Compatible:
- Juvenile: Yes; Adult: No
- Temperament:
- Aggressive
- pH:
- 8.4
- Salinity:
- 1.020-1.025
- Care Level:
- Moderate
- Compatibility:
- See Tank Mates Chart below
Buy Coral Hogfish
Medium 4 - 6cm
- 1 or more items - £17.00
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- 1 or more items - £25.00
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Tank Mates
We recommend pairing your Coral Hogfish with these other fish:
