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Neocirrhites armatus
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| Flame Hawkfish | |
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| Flame Hawkfish | |
| Species | Neocirrhites armatus |
| Family | Cirrhitidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 113.562 liters 113,562.353 mL 30 US Gallons (113.6L) |
| Size | 10.16 cm
3.5-4 " (8.9-10.2cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Flame Hawkfish, Brilliant Hawkfish, Scarlet Hawkfish
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Origin
- Found in the Pacific Ocean, predominantly in the Ryukyu Islands to the Line Islands and Mangaréva, south to the Great Barrier Reef and the Austral Islands; Caroline, Mariana, and the Wake islands in Micronesia[1].
[edit] Tank compatibility
- The Flame Hawkfish is generally peaceful towards other fish but it's best kept one to a tank and not with smaller fish nor invertebrates. It should be kept with other bottom dwellers with caution.
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- A secure lid is a must as these fish are known to jump.
[edit] Behaviour
- Rather than swimming, the Flame Hawkfish prefers to perch on a rock to survey its surroundings.
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
