Spanish Hogfish Aquarium Care Guide
Bodianus rufus
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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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