Anthoides Hogfish

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Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Latin Name: Bodianus anthoides
Common Name: Anthoides Hog, Lyretail Hog
Adult full size: 8"
Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons
Reef Safe: No
UV Required: No
Protein Skimmer: No
Foods: ABN Chromo Pellets, ABN Krill, Squid, Other Meaty Foods

The Anthoides Hogfish has a red-orange face and a white body with a red pattern and elongated caudal fin. This Hog is one of the less aggressive hogfish and should be kept in a larger fish only tank with plenty of room to swim and hiding places. As a juvenile this fish acts as a cleaner, eating parasites off of larger fish; however, this behavior disappears as they reach maturity. The Anthoides Hog will appreciate a variety of meaty frozen foods and should be housed with other semi-aggressive fish.