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Blackbar Hogfish
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Blackbar Hogfish

Bodianus speciosus

The Blackbar Hogfish Bodianus speciosus lives in algae-rich areas on rocky reefs. They will forage for food with elongated snouts that help them root in the sediment and strong jaws with small protruding teeth that are efficient tools in eating hard shelled crustaceans. Their distinctive dorsal fin
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Compatibility at a Glance

~Reef compatible with caution — monitor closely
✗Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
✓Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Blackbar Hogfish is reef safe with caution — most individuals behave in reef tanks, but some may nip at corals or bother invertebrates. Keep well fed and watch closely.

Compatibility

~ Reef Compatible (with caution)✗ Coral Compatible✓ Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
semi-aggressive
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
125 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
~Reef (caution)
✗Coral
✓Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility