Longnose Hawkfish

A predatory species that needs a carnivore diet. Has conical teeth adapted for grasping small free swimming crustaceans. In the aquarium, it will usually accept live, fresh and frozen meaty foods.

Common Name(s): Longnose Hawkfish
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Oxycirrhites typus
Care Level : Medium
Maximum Size: 5 inch
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Reef Safe: Yes, but MAY eat small crustaceans
Feeding Requirements: A predatory species that needs a carnivore diet. Has conical teeth adapted for grasping small free swimming crustaceans. In the aquarium, it will usually accept live, fresh and frozen meaty foods.
Temperament / Behavior: Very territorial, and intolerant of own kind. Do not house with small fish that the Hawkfish could consider as prey.
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