Cuban Hogfish (Bodianus bimaculatus)

Cuban Hogfish

Cuban Hogfish

Bodianus bimaculatus

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

114 Litres (30 US G.)

Size

8.9-10.2cm (3.5-4 ")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.1 - 8.4

Temp.

25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

Indo-Pacific

Family

Labridae

This animal is available captive bred

Additional names

Spotfin Hogfish

Origin

Caribbean: South Carolina, USA and Bermuda to Honduras and Santa Catarina, Brazil; Eastern Atlantic: São Tomé Island.

Tank compatibility

This fish is reef-safe, although may eat smaller shrimp. They will be territorial towards other Hogfish, best keep one to a tank. They may also bother very shy delicate fish.

Environment specifics

This is a deep-water fish so must be kept in a tank at least 45.7cm (18") tall, because of this it also does not appreciate very bright lighting. Make sure it has plenty of places to hide.

Identification

An attractive elongated small Hogfish which is red in colour with a faint red lateral stripe down the body, with a yellow tail.