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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