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About Yellow-spotted Hogfish
The Yellow-spotted Hogfish is a colorful wrasse with a bright red-orange head and upper body that transitions to yellow posteriorly. The body is covered with distinctive yellow spots or streaks, and a darker red stripe runs along the lateral line. Adults typically display a compact, robust body shape characteristic of the wrasse family.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon tank (large, active wrasse) • SG 1.020–1.026, pH 8.1–8.3, temp 72–78°F • Strong water flow, excellent filtration • Rock caves & rubble for shelter; sandy substrate for foraging • May prey on crustaceans, mollusks; feed meaty foods & quality flakes
- Origin
- Western Atlantic from Florida and the Bahamas south through the Caribbean to South America, including the Gulf of Mexico. Commonly found on coral and rocky reefs at depths of 30–200 feet.
- Common Health Issues
- Parasitic infections, ich, head and lateral line erosion (HLLE), fin damage from aggression
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Max Size
- 9
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality meaty foods including chopped shrimp, small fish pieces, and carnivore pellets. This species actively hunts small benthic invertebrates in the wild and should be fed 2–3 times daily in captivity, with amounts appropriate to appetite.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate difficulty. The Yellow-spotted Hogfish is hardy and adaptable but requires a 75 gallon minimum tank with plenty of rockwork and hiding spaces. It can be aggressive toward smaller fish and will prey on ornamental shrimp and small crustaceans.
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