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The Longnose Hawkfish has a white body with red striping that runs both horizontally and vertically.
A 30 gallon or larger aquarium is acceptable, and should have a tight-fitting lid to prevent escape. The Longnose Hawkfish is a hardy, semi-aggressive fish, but other larger hawkfish will overpower it. Although it eats small fish and shrimp, it makes an excellent reef inhabitant under the proper conditions. It likes to perch on and be camouflaged by the Red Gorgonian Sea Fan or other similar decor.
The Longnose Hawkfish diet should include a variety of marine meats, frozen preparations, and live feeder shrimp.
Like other hawkfish, they are generally compatible with: Dwarf Angelfish, Large Angelfish, Anthias, Basslets, Batfish, Blennies, Boxfish, Butterflyfish, Cardinalfish, Clownfish, Damselfish, Filefish, Goatfish, Gobies, Hawkfish, Hogfish, Parrotfish, Pseudochromis, Puffers, Squirrelfish and Tangs & Surgeons.
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Name: Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus)
Family: Cirrhitidae Range: Indo-Pacific Size: Up to 5 inches Diet: Carnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants Reef Compatible: With caution Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 30 gallon Light: Medium Temperament: Semi-aggressive Swimming Level: Bottom Care Level: Easy Reproduction: Egg Layer |
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