This fish is known as
Flame Hawkfish and the correct latin name is
Neocirrhites armatus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Hawkfish family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Pacific Ocean. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This Hawkfish is aggressive.
Flame Hawkfish can grow up to 9 cm what is approximately 3 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 1080cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 167 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is medium. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Flame Hawkfish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
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Document modified on Fri Mar 11 12:56:31 UTC 2011
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