Where to buy Caribbean Redspotted Hawkfish
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About Caribbean Redspotted Hawkfish
Small, elongated body with prominent pectoral fins bearing cirri (whisker-like appendages). Coloration ranges from tan to reddish-brown with distinctive red spots and blotches throughout the body, particularly on the head and flanks.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon tank minimum with rocky outcropping for perching • Stable temp 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 • Carnivorous; feed varied meaty foods (copepods, mysis shrimp, small fish) • Territorial but tolerate small peaceful tank mates; may nip at ornamental shrimp
- Difficulty Level
- Moderately difficult; requires live rock for perching behavior, stable water conditions (72–78 °F, pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.023–1.025), and frequent small meals of meaty foods. Hardy once acclimated but can be territorial and demand specific feeding protocols.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Appearance
- Small, elongated body with prominent pectoral fins bearing cirri (whisker-like appendages). Coloration ranges from tan to reddish-brown with distinctive red spots and blotches throughout the body, particularly on the head and flanks.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Cirrhitidae
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
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