Neocirrhites armatus
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| Flame Hawkfish | |
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| Flame Hawkfish | |
| Species | Neocirrhites armatus |
| 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. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Flame Hawkfish, Brilliant Hawkfish, Scarlet Hawkfish
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- The Flame Hawkfish is generally peaceful towards other fish but it's best kept one to a tank and not with smaller fish nor inverts. It should be kept with other bottom dwellers with caution.
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- A secure lid is a must as these fish are known to jump.
[edit] Behaviour
- Rather than swimming, the Flame Hawkfish prefers to perch on a rock to survey its surroundings.
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Neocirrhites armatus
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Flame Hawkfish , Brilliant Hawkfish, and Scarlet Hawkfish |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Cirrhitidae + |
| Foods | 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 | 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °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 | 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Neocirrhites armatus |
