Saddleback, Black Spot, Tarry, Hawaiian Hogfish / Bodianus bilunulatus

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Saddleback, Black Spot, Tarry, Hawaiian Hogfish / Bodianus bilunulatus

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Scientific name - Bodianus bilunulatus

Common name – Saddleback, Black Spot, Tarry, Hawaiian Hogfish

Size – 21 in (53 cm)

Min. Aquarium size - 200 gal (757 L)

Temperament – Semi-aggressive

Foods and feeding - Should be fed a variety of high quality marine meaty foods. Will also eat other crustaceans.

Reef compatibility - Yes, with caution.

Captive care - This is a semi-aggressive fish and does best with fish of similar temperament. It may bother smaller fish.
 

Managing real reef risks: Do you pay attention to the dangers in your tank?

  • I pay a lot of attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 66 44.6%
  • I pay a bit of attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 49 33.1%
  • I pay minimal attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 22 14.9%
  • I pay no attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 9 6.1%
  • Other.

    Votes: 2 1.4%
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