{"product_id":"lyretail-hogfish-juv","title":"Lyretail Hogfish Juv | Bodianus anthioides","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lyretail Hogfish is a graceful member of the wrasse family with an elegant, sweeping lyre-shaped tail. This listing is for juveniles — daintier, brightly patterned young fish that settle in readily and grow into striking adults of around 20 cm. Hardy and full of character, it is a rewarding choice for a larger reef or fish-only system with room to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBodianus anthioides is widespread across the Indo-Pacific, favouring outer reef slopes and drop-offs where it forages over rock and rubble. Juveniles often behave as part-time cleaners, picking parasites from other fish. In the aquarium a juvenile wants plenty of live rock for foraging and shelter, with open water to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuveniles show the same reddish-brown forebody fading to a paler, spotted rear, with the characteristic forked tail already developing. Colours are crisp and the fish is nimble at this stage. A healthy juvenile is well filled through the body, alert and feeding eagerly, with clear eyes and intact fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuveniles are relatively peaceful but become moderately aggressive with age, so plan the community for the adult it will become. Suitable long-term companions include tangs, larger wrasses, angelfish and triggers. It generally leaves corals alone but will hunt small mobile invertebrates as it grows. Keep only one per tank unless the system is very large.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore that feeds keenly. Offer mysis, brine shrimp, chopped seafood, shellfish and quality frozen and pellet foods, with several small feeds a day suiting a growing juvenile. A varied meaty diet supports steady growth and strong colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile a juvenile can begin in a smaller system, plan for a minimum aquarium of around 265 L, with 380 L or larger recommended as it matures. Maintain temperature at 24–26°C, pH 8.1–8.4 and salinity around 1.020–1.026. Provide strong rockwork and open swimming lanes; it may blow water across the sand to uncover food. It is reef safe with caution: safe with corals, but as it grows it will hunt ornamental shrimp, small crabs, snails and worms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreeding is not achieved in home aquaria. Hogfish are protogynous hermaphrodites and pelagic spawners, releasing eggs and sperm into open water where the larvae drift for an extended period. These requirements are beyond aquarium conditions, so the focus should be on growing a healthy juvenile in a large, stable system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBodianus anthioides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLyretail Hogfish (Juvenile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndo-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\u003eUp to 21 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 10 years or more with excellent care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful as a juvenile; moderately aggressive with age\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\u003e265 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e380 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore; mysis, shellfish, chopped seafood and quality prepared foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–26°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\u003eLarger reef and fish-only systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef safe with caution\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, larger wrasses, angelfish, rabbitfish, triggers and other robust fish of similar size and temperament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with ornamental shrimp, small crabs, snails and other prized mobile invertebrates, very small or timid fish, and other hogfish in all but very large systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm) \/ Australian Caught","offer_id":55234139455779,"sku":"BA9090-S","price":77.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm) \/ Australian Caught","offer_id":55234139488547,"sku":"BA9090","price":87.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm) \/ Australian Caught","offer_id":55234139521315,"sku":"BA9090-L","price":97.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large (15-24cm) \/ Australian Caught","offer_id":55351941398819,"sku":"BA9090-XL","price":107.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Small (1-5cm) \/ Imported","offer_id":55562724606243,"sku":"BA9090-S-IMP","price":77.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm) \/ Imported","offer_id":55562724639011,"sku":"BA9090-M-IMP","price":87.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm) \/ Imported","offer_id":55562724671779,"sku":"BA9090-L-IMP","price":97.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large (15-24cm) \/ Imported","offer_id":55562724704547,"sku":"BA9090-XL-IMP","price":107.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/lyretail-hogfish-juv-43090661900579.webp?v=1790306135","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/lyretail-hogfish-juv","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}