Saltwater Fish of the Day: Saddleback Hogfish

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Saddleback, Black Spot, Tarry, Hawaiian Hogfish / Bodianus bilunulatus

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Scientific name - Bodianus bilunulatus

Common name – Saddleback, Black Spot, Tarry, Hawaiian Hogfish

Size – 21 in (53 cm)

Min. Aquarium size - 200 gal (757 L)

Temperament – Semi-aggressive

Foods and feeding - Should be fed a variety of high quality marine meaty foods. Will also eat other crustaceans.

Reef compatibility - Yes, with caution.

Captive care - This is a semi-aggressive fish and does best with fish of similar temperament. It may bother smaller fish.
 

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