Twospot Hogfish - Bodianus bimaculatus

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SKU: 208961
Manufacturer: That Fish Place
MPN: 21954-2
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The Twospot Hogfish (Bodianus bimaculatus) may also be referred to as the Golden, Yellow, or Twinspot Hogfish. It is small and slender with yellow body and a black spot on the gill cover and at the base of the tail. It may have thin reddish stripes or slightly reddish coloration on the upper body.

These fish are found in deeper water than many other species and prefer plenty of rockwork to hide in and graze around. This is one of the smaller hogfish and is suitable for reef aquariums (although it may take some time to acclimate to the more intense lighting as it is normally found in darker, deeper waters).


Hogfish are closely related to wrasses and behave in much the same manner. They are active swimmers and are best kept in a tank with plenty of room for them to swim. They also spend much of their time picking at rockwork in the search for tiny animals living within. Juveniles of many hogfish will act as "cleaner fish", picking parasites and dead scales off of other fish. This behavior ends or may become harmful to the recipient fish by the time the hogfish is an adult.

Feed your hogfish a meaty variety of foods. They will normally accept most pellets, frozen formulas, shrimp, scallops and mussels. They can be housed with larger community tankmates like angels, tangs, damsels and some of the more peaceful triggers. Hogfish have been known to overturn corals while searching for food but most do not actively prey on corals; use caution when introducing hogfish into any reef system. They may prey on ornamental crustaceans like crabs and shrimp.

Specifications

Specifications
MPN
21954-2
Manufacturer
That Fish Place
Common NameTwospot Hogfish
Scientific NameBodianus bimaculatus
pH Range8.0-8.4
Temperature Range75-82
Specific Gravity Range1.020-1.024
OriginIndo-Pacific
DietCarnivore
DifficultyEasy to Moderate
Reef SafeYes, with caution
Invert SafeNo
Community SafeYes, with caution
Max Size (in inches)4
Min Tank Size (in gallons)30
Internal Id
15556

State Restrictions
Alaska
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Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
California
Hawaii
Puerto Rico

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