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About Yellow Hawkfish
The Yellow Hawkfish is predominantly bright yellow to golden in coloration with a robust, somewhat compressed body typical of cirrhitids. It features prominent pectoral fins with cirri (filamentous extensions) and a slightly underslung mouth adapted for bottom feeding.
Key facts
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality carnivorous fare including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, small fish pieces, and quality pellets. Offer multiple small meals daily to match natural frequent feeding behavior in the wild.
- Max Size
- 4.3
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to the Hawaiian Islands, including coral reef environments.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon tank with rockwork and plenty of perches • Stable conditions: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025 • Carnivore: feed mysis shrimp, small fish, copepods • May prey on small ornamental crustaceans and gobies • Benefits from caves and rockwork for hunting and resting
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Appearance
- The Yellow Hawkfish is predominantly bright yellow to golden in coloration with a robust, somewhat compressed body typical of cirrhitids. It features prominent pectoral fins with cirri (filamentous extensions) and a slightly underslung mouth adapted for bottom feeding.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Family
- Cirrhitidae
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