Lyretail Hogfish - Bodianus anthioides

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Lyretail Hogfish

Scientific Name

Bodianus anthioides

Reef Compatible

Care Level

Intermediate

Disposition

Semi-aggressive

Min. Tank Size

70 gallons

Mature Size

9.5 inches

Diet

Carnivore

Range

Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, Sri Lanka

Size Class

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Description

This hardy fish is probably one of the best Hogfish to keep in a home aquarium. It is one of the last aggressive but is best when kept with moderately aggressive tankmates like tangs and angelfish. Adult Lyretail Hogfish are often seen blowing jets of water at the substrate to uncover worms, snails and other small crustaceans hidden in the sand.

As juveniles, most Hogfish should be kept with non-aggressive and docile tankmates. As they grow they will become boisterous and harass these fish and should be moved to a more aggressive system. Will eat crustaceans, worms, snails and small clams.

Diet

Feed a varied diet consisting of chunks of meaty foods. These foods include krill, raw table shrimp, squid, clam and mussel.