Coral Hogfish
(Bodianus mesothorax)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Coral Hogfish
(Bodianus mesothorax)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Aggressive
Color Form
Black, Red, Yellow
Diet
Carnivore
Reef Compatible
Juvenile: Yes; Adult: No
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
8"
Family
Labridae
Minimum Tank Size
70 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Aggressive
Color Form
Black, Red, Yellow
Diet
Carnivore
Reef Compatible
Juvenile: Yes; Adult: No
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
8"
Family
Labridae
Minimum Tank Size
70 gallons
Compatibility
View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information
Overview
The Coral Hogfish, also known as Eclipse Hogfish or Mesothorax Hogfish. Juveniles are burgundy with yellow spots and as they develop into adults they loose the spots and have a burgundy face with rosy-yellow posterior, separated by a black stripe.
It is a beneficial fish for cleaning parasites off of its tank mates. The Coral Hogfish needs to be kept in a 70 gallon or larger fish-only tank, or the reef will become its buffet. It is aggressive towards smaller, docile fish that are easily bullied.
The mature adult Coral Hogfish will eat snails, worms, mussels, small fish, shrimp, and squid.
Approximate Purchase Size: Juvenile Small: 1/2" to 1-1/4"; Medium: 1-1/4" to 2"; Adult Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 4" to 7"
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Customer Testimonials
Michael Rao
Ocala , FL
The Coral Hogfish is great for a reef or fish-only aquarium. This fish has a great personality and will swim constantly around the tank.
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