Redspotted Hawkfish
Amblycirrhitus pinos
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Suggested Tank
30+ gallons
Max Size
3.8 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A small, stout hawkfish with a pale cream body crossed by four dark brown bars (the last nearly black at the tail base) and a head and gill cover peppered with tiny red-orange dots, plus tassel-like cirri on the dorsal spine tips. Lacking a swim bladder, it perches on rockwork and coral bases, hopping from lookout to lookout and darting out to ambush prey, so provide plenty of caves, ledges and open perches. It ignores corals and sessile invertebrates, making it reef-suitable, but it will hunt small ornamental shrimp, tiny hermits and diminutive fish, and it can bully very timid tankmates, so add it last and keep only one per tank unless the aquarium is large.
Reef Safe
Yes
Environment
The Redspotted Hawkfish prefers a tank with plenty of live rock for hiding and perching. They are adaptable to a range of water conditions but do best in a well-maintained tank.
Behavior
This fish is known for its curious and bold behavior. It is not a swimmer, but rather prefers to hop from rock to rock, perch on coral, or hide in crevices. They are territorial and may show aggression towards other smaller fish.
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