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About Falco's Hawkfish
Falco's Hawkfish has a robust body with a mix of red, orange, and white coloration, characterized by bold stripes or bands across the head and body. The fish has a prominent cirri (barbel-like filaments) above the eyes and along the dorsal fin. It grows to approximately 9 inches and has a stocky build typical of cirrhitid hawkfishes.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward through the Indian Ocean and across the Pacific to the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia, typically found in coral-rich reef environments at depths of 10–60 meters.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of high-quality frozen or fresh meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, bloodworms, and chopped squid. Small live or frozen copepods and amphipods are also readily accepted. Feed 1–2 times daily in quantities the fish can consume in a few minutes.
- Appearance
- Falco's Hawkfish has a robust body with a mix of red, orange, and white coloration, characterized by bold stripes or bands across the head and body. The fish has a prominent cirri (barbel-like filaments) above the eyes and along the dorsal fin. It grows to approximately 9 inches and has a stocky build typical of cirrhitid hawkfishes.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Cirrhitidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Diet
- carnivore
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