Red Spotted Hawkfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Red Spotted Hawkfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other non-aggressive fish that are too large to be considered prey. May be aggressive towards smaller, docile fish or other hawkfish. Not reef safe with very small ornamental shrimp or crabs.
• Special requirements: Requires plenty of live rock for perching and hiding. A tight-fitting lid is essential as they are known jumpers. Provide a varied diet of meaty foods.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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