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Axilspot Hogfish / Bodianus axillaris
Scientific name – Bodianus axillaris
Common name – Axilspot Hogfish
Size – 8 in (20 cm)
Min. Aquarium size – 125 gal (473 L)
Temperament – Semi-aggressive
Foods and feeding – Should be feed a variety of high quality marine meaty foods. Will also eat other crustaceans.
Reef compatibility - Not reef safe.
Captive care – This is an aggressive fish and should be kept with other aggressive fish. They prefer a tank with lots of rock work with lots of hiding places. They are known jumpers so the aquarium top should be covered.
Scientific name – Bodianus axillaris
Common name – Axilspot Hogfish
Size – 8 in (20 cm)
Min. Aquarium size – 125 gal (473 L)
Temperament – Semi-aggressive
Foods and feeding – Should be feed a variety of high quality marine meaty foods. Will also eat other crustaceans.
Reef compatibility - Not reef safe.
Captive care – This is an aggressive fish and should be kept with other aggressive fish. They prefer a tank with lots of rock work with lots of hiding places. They are known jumpers so the aquarium top should be covered.
