Recommended Aquarium Size: Minimum 55 gallons; requires live rock for perching and hiding
Care Level: Moderate; hardy but territorial, best for experienced hobbyists
Diet: Carnivorous—feeds on small crustaceans, fish, and meaty prepared foods in captivity
Reef Safety: Not reef-safe; will prey on shrimp, crabs, and small fish, though generally leaves corals alone
Compatibility: Semi-aggressive; can be territorial, best kept with larger, robust tankmates and not with small ornamental invertebrates
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Description
A small, perch-like reef fish found across the Indo-Pacific, the Coral Hawkfish is easily recognized by its mottled reddish-brown body and habit of resting motionless on corals or rocks. It uses its thick pectoral fins to “perch” and ambush prey, giving it a distinctive personality in aquariums