Longnose Hawkfish

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Basics Scientific Name: Oxycirrhites typus Family: Cirrhitidae Origin: Indo-Pacific, Fiji Quick Facts Care Level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggressive Lifespan: 5-7 years, possibly lo nger Reef Compatible: With Caution Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 Maximum Size: 5" Diet: Carnivore Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Overview The Longnose Hawkfish has a white body with red vertical and horizontal stripes that form a sort of checkerboard pattern. A popular marine fish, it has a lively, vivacious personality and a beautiful physical appearance. It is also hardy. It will appreciate plenty of live rock to perch on or if it is in a reef setting, the Red Gorgonian Reef Fan which matches its coloring and allows it to camouflage itself. It will eat shrimp but will not damage corals or other invertebrates. It should be fed live feeder shrimp and other meaty preparations. Show more