Cuban, Stopfish Hogfish / Bodianus pulchellus

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Cuban, Stopfish Hogfish / Bodianus pulchellus

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Scientific name - Bodianus pulchellus

Common name – Cuban, Stopfish Hogfish

Size – 11 in (28 cm)

Min. Aquarium size - 125 gal (473 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 – With caution, may eat some invertebrates.

Captive care – This is a semi-aggressive fish and does best with fish of similar temperament.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 10 27.0%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 16.2%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 13.5%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 27.0%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 24.3%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 6 16.2%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 5.4%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 8.1%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.7%
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