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 °R
25 -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

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[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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Facts about Bodianus bimaculatus
Availability Uncommon
Common name Twospot Hogfish , Twinspot Hogfish, Yellow Candy Hogfish, Twospot Slender Hogfish, and Yellow Hogfish
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Labridae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 4 in (10.16 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum sg 1.025  +
Maximum temperature 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 30 US Gallon (113.562 liters, 113,562.353 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.1  +
Minimum sg 1.02  +
Minimum temperature 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Bodianus bimaculatus
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