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Spanish Hogfish Aquarium Care Guide

Bodianus rufus

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Keeping Spanish Hogfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 120 gallons
  • Compatibility: Can be kept with other robust, semi-aggressive fish. Avoid keeping with very small or docile species, or other wrasses unless the tank is very large and introduced simultaneously. May prey on small invertebrates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and foraging. A sand bed is beneficial as they may occasionally bury themselves. Good water quality and stable parameters are crucial. 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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