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About Stocky Hawkfish
A stout, mottled hawkfish with a robust body tapering toward the tail. Coloration ranges from russet-brown to gray with darker mottling and reticulated patterns. The dorsal fin exhibits distinctive cirri (tentacle-like filaments) on each spine, and the pectoral fins are large and fan-like, used for perching on rocks and corals.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Cirrhitidae
- Common Health Issues
- Parasitic infections (marine ich, oodinium), bacterial infections from poor water quality or injury, fin erosion from aggression or inadequate environment
- Max Size
- 9
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet Details
- Feed mysis shrimp, bloodworms, small fish pieces, and quality marine flakes. This species readily accepts frozen and prepared foods. Feed 2–3 times daily in portions the fish can consume within a few minutes.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, including East Africa, the Indian Ocean, and throughout the central Pacific reef systems.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 70 gallon tank with extensive rockwork and caves for perching and shelter • Temperature range 72–78°F; pH 8.1–8.3; Salinity 1.020–1.025 SG • Feed carnivorous diet of mysis shrimp, bloodworms, small fish, and quality marine flakes 2–3 times daily • Provide stable water conditions with moderate to strong flow; weekly 20–25% water changes • Monitor for aggression toward smaller fish and crustaceans; generally compatible with other hawkfish and larger fish
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- carnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
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