Where to buy Lyretail Hogfish
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About Lyretail Hogfish
Elongated, slender body; silver-white upper half, olive lower half; distinct black bar along midsection; forked caudal fin with conspicuous black edge and a white band near tail.
Key facts
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Max Size
- 8
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 100 gallon tank - Water temperature: 64-72°F - pH: 8.1-8.4 - Specific needs: Live rock and sand substrate, plenty of swimming space, well-established filtration system
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Columnaris Disease
- Appearance
- Elongated, slender body; silver-white upper half, olive lower half; distinct black bar along midsection; forked caudal fin with conspicuous black edge and a white band near tail.
- Origin
- The Labrus lyretail is naturally found in the Mediterranean Sea and along the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North Africa, primarily at depths between 10-30 meters.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, copepods, small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, fish flesh
- Family
- Labridae
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