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Pacific Redstripe Hogfish
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Pacific Redstripe Hogfish

Bodianus sepiacaudus

The Pacific Redstripe Hogfish, also referred to as the Masudai hogfish, Candystripe or Black Spot hogfish, and is a brilliant red with white horizontal stripes. Its common name comes from the coloration and elongated body of these fish. The genus Bodianus has recently been revised, and this fish now
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Compatibility at a Glance

~Reef compatible with caution — monitor closely
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Pacific Redstripe 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:
70 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
~Reef (caution)
Coral
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Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility