Axilspot Hogfish / Bodianus axillaris

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Axilspot Hogfish / Bodianus axillaris

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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.
 

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