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About Pinkscale Hogfish
Bodianus perditio is a moderately sized wrasse with a distinctive two-tone coloration: the anterior body and head are typically pink to reddish-orange, while the posterior body and tail are darker, ranging from brown to purplish. The species exhibits the characteristic elongated body shape and pointed snout typical of wrasses.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Appearance
- Bodianus perditio is a moderately sized wrasse with a distinctive two-tone coloration: the anterior body and head are typically pink to reddish-orange, while the posterior body and tail are darker, ranging from brown to purplish. The species exhibits the characteristic elongated body shape and pointed snout typical of wrasses.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.4 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending to the Indo-Malayan Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality carnivorous fare including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, small crustaceans, and finely chopped seafood. Offer food 2–3 times daily in appropriate portions.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderately difficult for hobbyists. Requires stable water conditions, adequate space, and compatible tankmates; can be aggressive toward smaller fish or crustaceans, necessitating careful aquascaping and species selection.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Common Health Issues
- Parasitic infections, head and lateral line erosion (HLLE), ich, decline in captivity if tank conditions are inadequate
- Aka
- Golden-Spot-Hogfish
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