Bodianus bimaculatus

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Twospot Hogfish
Twospot Hogfish
Species	Bodianus bimaculatus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	113.562 liters 113,562.353 mL 30 US Gallons (113.6L)
Size	10.16 cm 3.5-4 " (8.9-10.2cm)
sg	1.020 - 1.025
pH	8.1 - 8.4
Temp.	298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R 301.15 K 82.4 °F 542.07 °R25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Twospot Hogfish, Twinspot Hogfish, Yellow Candy Hogfish, Twospot Slender Hogfish, Yellow Hogfish

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

This fish is reef-safe, although may eat smaller shrimp. They will be territorial towards other Hogfish, best keep one to a tank. They may also bother very shy delicate fish.

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Environment Specifics

This is a deep-water fish so must be kept in a tank at least 18" (45.7cm) tall, because of this it also does not appreciate very bright lighting. Make sure it has plenty of places to hide.

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

An attractive elongated small Hogfish which is yellow in colour with several faint red lateral stripes down the body. It gets it's "two spot" name from the two dark spots on it's body, one just behind the gills and the other at the base of the caudal fin.

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• Fishbase
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