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About Golden-spot Hogfish
Elongated, slender body measuring up to 25 cm. Distinctive golden yellow coloration with black spots along flanks and a black band through eyes. Prominent dorsal and anal fins are yellow edged in black.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Origin
- Labrus golden is naturally found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, specifically off the coasts of Portugal, Spain, France, and Morocco. This fish inhabits depths ranging from the shoreline to around 60 meters.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, copepods, small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, fish eggs in the wild. In aquariums: marine algae, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, commercial fish food for omnivores.
- Appearance
- Elongated, slender body measuring up to 25 cm. Distinctive golden yellow coloration with black spots along flanks and a black band through eyes. Prominent dorsal and anal fins are yellow edged in black.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicaemia, Velvet disease
- Family
- Labridae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Golden-spot Hogfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Min tank size
- 100 gallons
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
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