Care guide at a glance
Bodianus loxozonus
Description
A hogfish in white and pink with a bold dark saddle across the rear body and a yellow tail. Bold, hardy and a capable predator of invertebrates.
Feeding
Carnivorous. Frozen mysis, chopped prawn, clam, mussel and marine pellets.
Compatibility
Not reef safe with invertebrates - will eat ornamental shrimp, crabs, snails and urchins. Assertive toward smaller fish as it matures.
Behaviour and personality
Active and constantly patrolling the rockwork hunting. Juveniles clean other fish; adults do not.
Before you buy
Reaches 35-40 cm, which is much larger than the appealing juvenile suggests. It will clear a tank of ornamental invertebrates.
Livestock Delivery
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Free delivery when your livestock subtotal is over £350.
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There is no minimum order value.
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