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Peppermint Hogfish/ Masuda- Hogfish
$197.99
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About this fish
About this fish
Peppermint Hogfish/ Masuda- Hogfish is a marine hogfish/wrasse-type fish sold under that common name; its verified scientific name is Bodianus masudai. It’s a reef-tank fish best used as a centerpiece for aquarists who can meet stable saltwater conditions and provide frequent, meaty feeding. Because hogfishes are typically active and can be territorial, it’s usually chosen for tanks with appropriate space and compatible tankmates.
Features:
- Moderate care with stable conditions emphasized for long-term success
- Semi-aggressive behavior—best kept with tankmates that won’t be outcompeted
- Carnivorous diet—designed to be fed meaty, protein-rich foods
- Often sold as a “peppermint”/striped hogfish variant name, but the group-level care guidance applies to Masuda’s hogfish (Bodianus masudai)
- Generally suited to reef setups with appropriate tankmate selection (behaves like a hogfish/wrasse)
- Requires an appropriately sized, well-established saltwater aquarium for an adult-sized fish
Specifications:
- Scientific name: Bodianus masudai
- Care level (general guidance): Moderate
- Temperament: Semi-aggressive
- Adult size: Up to almost 5 in
- Minimum aquarium size (general guidance): 50 gallons or larger
- Diet: Frozen and live meaty foods
- Temperature: 72–78 °F
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Salinity (specific gravity): 1.020–1.025
- Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH
