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About Masuda's Hogfish
Masuda's Hogfish is a small wrasse with elongated body shape and a distinctive color pattern. It displays predominantly white/cream coloration on the head and anterior body, with deep red or burgundy coloring on the rear half and tail. The species has the characteristic compressed body and pointed snout typical of the Labridae family.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon aquarium; large, active swimmer requiring ample space • Temp 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.4, SG 1.020–1.025, stable parameters essential • Live rock, moderate to strong lighting; omnivorous—feed meaty & vegetable foods • Semi-aggressive; may nip corals & crustaceans; pair with larger, assertive tank mates
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate difficulty. Masuda's Hogfish is a deep-water species requiring careful acclimation and stable water conditions. It can be somewhat aggressive toward smaller tankmates and similar-sized fish, and may nip at invertebrates despite being considered reef-safe with caution.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Appearance
- Masuda's Hogfish is a small wrasse with elongated body shape and a distinctive color pattern. It displays predominantly white/cream coloration on the head and anterior body, with deep red or burgundy coloring on the rear half and tail. The species has the characteristic compressed body and pointed snout typical of the Labridae family.
- Common Health Issues
- Parasitic infections, ich, loss of appetite during acclimation
- Family
- Labridae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Max Size
- 8
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