Tank setup
A minimum 100L aquarium suits Coral Hawkfish. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
pH
8.1 - 8.4
Temperature
24° - 27 °C
Max size
9 cm
Min tank
100 L
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A spotted hawkfish that perches on rock and coral watching for prey. Coral safe but decidedly not safe with ornamental shrimp or very small fish.
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Everything you need to keep Coral Hawkfish healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 100L aquarium suits Coral Hawkfish. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Coral Hawkfish is carnivore — meaty frozen foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for saltwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Coral Hawkfish is generally perching predator; will eat small shrimp. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized perching predator; will eat small shrimp tankmates in saltwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Coral Hawkfish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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