Yellow Stripe Deep Water Hogfish
Bodianus perditio
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Suggested Tank
360+ gallons
Max Size
31 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A large, deep-bodied hogfish that changes dramatically with age: juveniles are pale brown with a narrow white bar, a broad dark band, yellow-edged tail lobes and a white spot on the caudal peduncle, while adults become brownish with yellow to tan spotting on the head, a pale yellow bar on the upper body and a yellowish tail. Rarely offered in the trade, it is a boisterous, territorial predator that grows far too large for typical reef displays and will hunt shrimp, crabs, snails and small fish. Keep it as a centerpiece in a very large fish-only or FOWLR system with heavy rockwork, a deep sand bed for burrowing when startled, and abundant open swimming space; feed meaty marine foods two to three times daily.
Reef Safe
No
Environment
Requires a well-maintained tank with plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing. Prefers moderate water flow and stable water parameters.
Behavior
Generally peaceful but can be territorial, especially towards other hogfish or similar species.
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