Cuban Hogfish (Bodianus bimaculatus)

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Cuban Hogfish

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Cuban Hogfish

Bodianus bimaculatus

114 Litres (30 US G.)

8.9-10.2cm (3.5-4 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

5-8 years

Family

Labridae

This animal is available captive bred





Additional names

Cuban Hogfish, Spotfin Hogfish

Additional scientific names

Cossyphus pulchellus


Origin

Caribbean: South Carolina, USA and Bermuda to Honduras and Santa Catarina, Brazil; Eastern Atlantic: São Tomé Island.

Sexing

Protogynous hermaphrodites; sometimes switches back, and forth.

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.

Diet

Carnivorous; eats a wide variety of fish, and invertebrates.

Feeding regime

Daily

Environment specifics

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

Behavior

Relatively Peaceful

Identification

An attractive elongated small Hogfish which is red in colour with a faint red lateral stripe down the body, with a yellow tail.

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