Red Diana Hogfish
(Bodianus diana)
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Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Aggressive
Reef Compatible: No
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 10″
Color Form: Black, Orange, Red, White
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: Fiji, Indo-Pacific
Family: Labridae

The Red Diana Hogfish, also known as Diana Hogfish, Diana’s Hogfish, or the Spotted Hogfish, is a reddish-orange color with white spots on the back along the dorsal fin.

A 50 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of hiding places provides a good environment. It is very aggressive and should not be housed with smaller, docile fish that are easily bullied.

Red Diana Hogfish diet consists of meaty foods such as snails, worms, mussels, and small fish.

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Pacific Redstripe Hogfish
(Bodianus sepiacaudus)
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Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: Yes
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 5″
Color Form: Black, Red, White
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: Christmas Island
Family: Labridae
Swim Level: All

The Pacific Redstripe Hogfish, also referred to as the Masudai hogfish, Candystripe or Black Spot hogfish, and is a brilliant red with white horizontal stripes. Its common name comes from the coloration and elongated body of these fish. The genus Bodianus has recently been revised, and this fish now has a proper species name. With its peaceful temperament, these fish make a great addition to the saltwater fish or reef aquarium.

A 30-gallon or larger aquarium with hiding places should be provided. It is a very peaceful fish that adjusts quickly to most aquariums. If more than one Pacific Redstripe Hogfish is going to be added to the aquarium, it is very important to do this simultaneously as they will be slightly territorial among themselves. When full grown, mature Pacific Redstripe Hogfish may take a liking to smaller ornamental shrimp that are introduced after the hogfish is established in the reef aquarium.

A diet consisting of meaty foods including vitamin enriched brine shrimp or mysid shrimp is preferred, as well as a high quality marine flake food.

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Coral Hogfish
(Bodianus mesothorax)
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Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Aggressive
Reef Compatible: Juvenile: Yes; Adult: No
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 8″
Color Form: Black, Red, Yellow
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: Indo-Pacific, Vanuatu
Family: Labridae

The Coral Hogfish, also known as Eclipse Hogfish or Mesothorax Hogfish, has a burgundy face with a rosy-yellow posterior, separated by a black stripe.

It is a beneficial fish for a 50 gallon or larger reef tank as a youth, cleaning parasites off of its tank mates. With maturity, however, it will need to be in a 70 gallon or larger fish-only tank, or the reef will become its buffet. It is aggressive towards smaller, docile fish that are easily bullied.

The mature adult Coral Hogfish will eat snails, worms, mussels, small fish, shrimp, and squid.

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Spanish Hogfish
(Bodianus rufus)
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Minimum Tank Size: 150 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Aggressive
Reef Compatible: Juvenile: Yes; Adult: No
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 10″
Color Form: Blue, Purple, Yellow
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Caribbean
Family: Labridae

The Spanish Hogfish has a patch of blue highlight on the golden-yellow body across the back with violet scale margins.

It is a beneficial fish for a 50 gallon or larger reef tank as a youth, cleaning parasites off of its tank mates. With maturity, however, it will need to be in a 150 gallon or larger fish-only tank, or the reef will become its buffet. It is aggressive towards smaller, docile fish that are easily bullied.

The mature adult Spanish Hogfish will eat snails, worms, mussels, small fish, shrimp, and squid.

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Lyretail Hogfish
(Bodianus anthioides)
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Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: No
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 8″
Color Form: Orange, Red, White
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Africa, Fiji
Family: Labridae
Reproduction: Group Spawner
Swim Level: All

The Lyretail Hogfish has a reddish-orange face and white posterior with red highlights. It has a beautiful long tail, hence its name.

A 70 gallon or larger aquarium with hiding places should be provided. It is moderately aggressive and should be housed with other moderately aggressive fish.

The diet varies with maturity. As a juvenile, the Lyretail Hogfish will eat parasites off its tank mates. With maturity, however, it likes meaty foods such as snails, worms, mussels, and small fish. It may even blow water over the sand to uncover food.

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