Neptune’s rating:
54- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyChallenging
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish200 L
- OriginIndo-pacific Region
- pH8.1 - 8.4
- PopularityUncommon
- RarityRare
- Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial
- VibrancyVibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Hawaiian hogfish
The Hawaiian hogfish (Bodianus bilunulatus) is a vibrantly colored fish predominantly found in the central Pacific Ocean, especially around Hawaii. It exhibits a striking combination of red and white hues with a distinct black spot near its tail. This species is recognizable by its elongated body and the pronounced snout typical of hogfish. It is not particularly well-known in the aquarium hobby, primarily due to its size and the specific care requirements that it demands.