{"product_id":"blackfin-hogfish-adlut","title":"Blackfin Hogfish Adult | Bodianus loxozonus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blackfin Hogfish is a large, handsome and hardy wrasse, shown here as the adult with its bold diagonal band and black-marked fins. It is active and personable, cruising the rockwork all day. It grows large and is not reef safe, so it belongs in a spacious fish-only or robust system. Keep a tight-fitting lid, as wrasse are accomplished jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, the Blackfin Hogfish is associated with clear outer reef slopes and drop-offs of the western Pacific, often at moderate to greater depth. It forages over rock and rubble for hard-shelled invertebrates. Replicating this environment means providing mature live rock with caves and overhangs, open sand for foraging and generous swimming space. A settled system with established rockwork suits it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe adult Blackfin Hogfish is pale to pinkish with a bold dark diagonal band and black markings on the fins and tail. It reaches around 35 cm, with dominant males up to about 47 cm, so its large adult size must be planned for. Colour and pattern are strongest in a healthy fish. Healthy specimens are alert, active, well-filled through the body and quick to feed, without cloudy eyes, pinched bellies or damaged fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperament is best described as semi-aggressive and increasingly bold with age. Suitable companions include tangs, rabbitfish, angels, larger wrasses and other robust reef and fish-only species that can hold their own. It is not reef safe: it will eat ornamental shrimp, crabs, snails, small bivalves, worms and other invertebrates, so it should not be kept in a prized reef with mobile invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed as a carnivore. Offer a varied diet of frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, chopped prawn, squid, clam, mussel and other meaty marine foods, plus quality marine pellets once accepted. Its natural diet of hard-shelled invertebrates means meaty and shellfish foods suit it well. Feed once or twice daily and remove uneaten food. Most individuals feed readily and enthusiastically once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor long-term success, provide a minimum aquarium size of 680 L, with larger systems recommended given the adult size. Maintain temperature at 24–27°C, pH 8.1–8.4 and salinity around 1.020–1.026. Moderate to strong flow suits it. Lighting can match the system. Provide mature live rock with caves plus open swimming space and sand. Strong filtration, protein skimming and regular water changes of 10–20% are recommended. A tight-fitting lid is essential, as hogfish will jump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreeding in the home aquarium is uncommon and not normally expected. Like many wrasses, Bodianus species are protogynous hermaphrodites and pelagic spawners with delicate planktonic larvae requiring specialised rearing beyond normal home aquarium keeping. For most hobbyists the focus should be on long-term health, correct feeding and low stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBodianus loxozonus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackfin Hogfish (Adult)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern Pacific outer reef slopes and drop-offs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35–47 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–15 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e680 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger systems for adults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore; meaty and shellfish frozen foods, marine pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–27°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.020–1.026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge fish-only and robust marine systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot reef safe (eats invertebrates)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include tangs, rabbitfish, angels, larger wrasses and other robust reef and fish-only species of similar size and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with ornamental shrimp, crabs, snails and other mobile invertebrates, very timid fish that may be harassed, and open-top tanks without a secure lid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm) \/ Australian Caught","offer_id":55234137129251,"sku":"BA8671-S","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm) \/ Australian Caught","offer_id":55234137162019,"sku":"BA8671","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm) \/ Australian Caught","offer_id":55234137194787,"sku":"BA8671-L","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large (15-40cm) \/ Australian Caught","offer_id":55351937630499,"sku":"BA8671-XL","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Small (1-5cm) \/ Imported","offer_id":55562724868387,"sku":"BA8671-S-IMP","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm) \/ Imported","offer_id":55562724901155,"sku":"BA8671-M-IMP","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm) \/ Imported","offer_id":55562724933923,"sku":"BA8671-L-IMP","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large (15-40cm) \/ Imported","offer_id":55562724966691,"sku":"BA8671-XL-IMP","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/blackfin-hogfish-adlut-43090658951459.webp?v=1790306129","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/blackfin-hogfish-adlut","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}