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About Halfspotted Hawkfish
A small, stout-bodied hawkfish with a mottled tan to reddish-brown coloration marked by darker spots and stripes. Notable features include venomous spines on the dorsal fin and a characteristically positioned mouth adapted for ambush predation.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Appearance
- A small, stout-bodied hawkfish with a mottled tan to reddish-brown coloration marked by darker spots and stripes. Notable features include venomous spines on the dorsal fin and a characteristically positioned mouth adapted for ambush predation.
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon tank minimum • Stable pH 8.1-8.3, temp 75-79°F • Needs live rock with small crevices for perching • Feeds on small crustaceans and meaty foods • Can be territorial toward other hawkfish and 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.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Diet Details
- Feed small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. They actively hunt small fish and crustaceans in the wild; offer a varied carnivorous diet in captivity and feed on a schedule that mimics natural feeding patterns.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific coral reef environments, ranging from East Africa and the Red Sea through Indonesia to the Hawaiian Islands and Micronesia.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole in the Head, Columnaris Disease
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