Coral Hogfish – Bodianus mesothorax

Species Name: Bodianus mesothorax

Synonyms:

Common Names: Coral Hogfish, Mesothorax Hogfish, Splitlevel hogfish

Family: Labridae, subfamily: Bodianinae

Order: Perciformes (perch-likes)

Class: Acinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max.Size: 7.5 inches / 19cm

Environment: Reef, 5-40m

Origin: Indo-West Pacific

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Company: Should be kept with more aggressive tankmates

Aquarium Setup: Minimum 125gal tank. Coral Hogfish is not reef compatible as adults

Food: Meaty foodes such as Mysis and Brine Shrimp as well as live black worms and live grass shrimp

Breeding: No info