Bleeker's Hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys bleekeri)
Fish in the family Cirrhitidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Bleeker's Hawkfish is a small, stocky fish reaching about 4 inches in length. It displays a distinctive reddish-orange coloration with white or pale vertical bars on the body and head. The fish has the characteristic hawkfish feature of prominent cirri (feathery filaments) above the eyes, and possesses a large mouth suited for hunting small prey.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including mysis shrimp, small crustaceans, and occasionally finely chopped marine flesh. Offer food 2–3 times daily. This species is an ambush predator and will hunt small fish and mobile invertebrates in the aquarium.
Difficulty and care for the Bleeker's Hawkfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Parasitic infections, fin damage from tank mates, stress-related disease if inadequate hiding spots provided
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, including the reefs of Indonesia, Philippines, and surrounding regions. Found in shallow reef environments from approximately 5 to 60 meters depth.
Log Bleeker's Hawkfish in your reef tank
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