Red Candy Hogfish

Scientific Name: Bodianus opercularis
Family: Labridae
Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Care Difficulty: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet: Carnivore
Minimum Tank Size: 250 liters
Maximum Size: 12–15 cm
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Compatibility: With caution

Considerations

• May prey on small shrimp and ornamental invertebrates
• Requires ample rockwork and hiding spaces
• Can be dominant towards smaller fish
• Covered aquarium recommended (jumping risk)
• Requires a protein-rich diet