Spanish Hogfish
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  • Spanish Hogfish

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    Last In Stock Prices:
    Small - $72
    Small / Medium - $92
    Medium - $145
    Medium / Large - $175
    Large - $192
    Extra Large - $200
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  • Tank Size: 125 Gallons
    Tempermant: Aggressive
    Maximum Size: 11"
    Coloration: Yellow, Blue
    Diet: Carnivore
    Regions Found: Western Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico
    Reef Compatible: Yes (With Caution)
    Experience Level: Beginner
    Guarantee: Live Guarantee Available
    Water Conditions: 74-82° F, SG 1.020-1.027, PH 7.9-8.5
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  • Description
  • Spanish Hogfish are a stunning blue and yellow fish found in the Atlantic Ocean. They have a long streamlined body with its upper half covered in blue and the lower half bright yellow.

    Spanish Hogfish can reach a full adult size of 11 inches and need to be kept in a tank that is at least 125 gallons. Spanish Hogfish start out life as peaceful juveniles, but turn more aggressive as they get older. Spanish Hogfish when mature will eat smaller fish and inverts found in the tank. In FOWLR tanks they do very well and will even pick parasites off of their tankmates.

    As for being reef safe, if you plan on removing the Spanish Hogfish from your tank and putting it in a FOWLR tank when mature, the juvenile Spanish Hogfish isn’t a bad choice for reef tanks. Spanish Hogfish are just not suitable for reef tanks when they are mature.

    Spanish Hogfish are carnivores and need a diet that is rich in meaty foods. Foods such as mysis shrimp, chunks of high quality frozen or fresh seafood such as shrimp, squid, clams and small fish will help your Spanish Hogfish grow and thrive in your tank.

    Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions about the Spanish Hogfish and if it’s the right fish for your system.

    Tiny: Up to 2", Small: Over 2-2.5", Small / Medium: Over 2.5-3.5", Medium: Over 3.5-4.5", Medium / Large: Over 4.5-5.5", Large: Over 5.5-6.5", Extra Large: Over 6.5-7.5", Extra Extra Large: Over 7.5-8.5", Show Size: Over 8.5-10.5", Jumbo: Over 10.5"

    All fish purchases come with a package of Blue Life Safety Stop to help reduce infections and illnesses that could present themselves. Please read more about Safety Stop here…

    If you have any questions please contact Eric Cohen TankStop owner and well respected industry veteran.

 
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