Wrasses
Dianas HogFish Sm & Md
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About this fish
About this fish
Dianas HogFish Sm & Md is a home saltwater aquarium fish offered under that shop name and identified as Bodianus pulchellus. As a hogfish in the wrasse group, it’s a lively, bold-looking fish that makes a practical choice for aquarists who want a more active centerpiece and have suitable space and rockwork. It’s commonly kept to showcase its swimming behavior and for a species setup where inverts can be managed.
Features:
- Active, outgoing hogfish behavior—expect it to use the tank’s open swimming space
- Needs a roomy aquarium and plenty of rockwork for structure and natural foraging
- Good match for fish-only setups with live rock, since it may eat small crustaceans, snails, and other invertebrates
- Diet is well supported with meaty frozen foods like mysis, krill, and chopped seafood
- Often does best when acclimated slowly and given a quiet place to settle after arrival
Specifications:
- Scientific name: Bodianus pulchellus
- Family/group: Hogfish (wrasse-type fish)
- Tank requirement: Roomy tank with open swimming space and plenty of rockwork
- Diet: Meaty frozen foods such as mysis, krill, and chopped seafood; feed two or three times daily
- Diet note for inverts: May eat small crustaceans, snails, and other invertebrates
- Acclimation: Acclimate slowly and provide a quiet spot to settle in
