Yellow Hogfish – Bodianus bimaculatus
Species Name: Bodianus bimaculatus
Synonyms:
Common Names: Twinspot Hogfish, Twospot Slender Hogfish, Yellow Hogfish
Family: Labridae, subfamily: Bodianinae
Order: Perciformes (perch-likes)
Class: Acinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Max.Size: 3.9 inches / 10cm
Environment: Reef, Depth 30-60m
Origin: Indo-west-Pacific
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Company: Should be kept with other semi-aggressive species. Avoid more docile tankmates.
Aquarium Setup: 40gal minimum. Reef safe, does best in deep tanks with lower lighting.
Food: Meaty foods like mysis and brine shrimp. Will also accept live black worms and grass shrimp.
Breeding: No info
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