Coral Hawkfish

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Basics Scientific Name: Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus Family: Cirrhitidae Origin: Indo Pacific, Central America, Red Sea, Fiji Quick Facts Care Level: Easy Temperament: Aggressive Lif espan: 5-7 years, possibly longer Reef Compatible: With Caution Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 Maximum Size: 3-4" Diet: Carnivore Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Overview The Coral Hawkfish, also sometimes called the Pixy Hawkfish, has a white body covered in numerous red spots that vary from light red to nearly brown in color. It should have hiding places within live rock and will spend most of it's time there or resting on the bottom of the tank. It will be aggressive towards other fish so it should only be housed with semi-aggressive fish larger than it so that it will have less success at picking on them. It cannot be housed with small crustaceans as it will eat them. It should be fed a varied, meaty diet. Show more