Fish of the Day: Cuban, Stopfish Hogfish

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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.
 

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