Anthoides Hogfish

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Latin Name: Bodianus anthoides
Common Name(s): Anthoides Hogfish, Lyretail Hogfish
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Adult Full Size: 8"
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons (MAY NEED TO UPGRADE AS IT GROWS)
Reef Safe: No
UV Required: No
Protein Skimmer Required: No
Foods: Vitamin C-soaked Marine Fish Pellets, Marine Flakes, Frozen Mysis Shrimp, Frozen Brine Shrimp, Frozen Bloodworms, Frozen Clams, Frozen Squid, Frozen Krill

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