Lyretail Hogfish / Bodianus anthioides

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Lyretail Hogfish / Bodianus anthioides

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Scientific name - Bodianus anthioides

Common name – Lyretail Hogfish

Size – 9.5 in (24 cm)

Min. Aquarium size – 100 gal (378 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 - No

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

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