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About Two-spot Hogfish
Compact body (around 20 cm) with a laterally compressed shape. Mainly brownish or olive green, displaying a series of narrow, irregular white bars along the sides and a broad, white bar on the operculum (gill cover). Distinctive black mouth and snout.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 100 gallon tank • Maintain water temperature of 64-72°F • pH range of 8.1-8.4 • Requires moderate to strong water flow • Live rock and sand substrate for burrowing behavior
- Min tank size
- 100 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- The Labrus bailegai is naturally found in the western Mediterranean Sea, specifically along the coastlines of Spain, France, Italy, and Croatia. It primarily inhabits depths between 10-50 meters.
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, marine invertebrates (e.g., shrimp, small crustaceans), and fish in the wild. In aquariums, zooplankton, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and various marine pellets are suitable diets for Labrus species.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Family
- Labridae
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