Where to buy Six-Banded Hawkfish
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About Six-Banded Hawkfish
Small, stocky fish with six dark vertical bands on a pale tan to reddish body. Features prominent cirri (hair-like filaments) above the eyes and along the dorsal fin; the body shape is robust and the mouth is notably large for capturing small prey.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Care Requirements
- • 70+ gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and hiding spots • Stable pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025, temp 72-78°F • Carnivorous diet: small fish, shrimp, crustaceans • Perches on rocks; requires calm tank mates • Can nip at smaller fish and ornamental shrimp
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. Live small crustaceans are readily consumed. Supplement with high-quality carnivorous pellets designed for small fish.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Family
- Cirrhitidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Appearance
- Small, stocky fish with six dark vertical bands on a pale tan to reddish body. Features prominent cirri (hair-like filaments) above the eyes and along the dorsal fin; the body shape is robust and the mouth is notably large for capturing small prey.
- Max Size
- 5.5
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