Forster's Hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri)
Fish in the family Cirrhitidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A stout, deep-bodied fish with bright red and white coloration in prominent horizontal stripes. The head is large and somewhat blunt, with cirri (whisker-like tentacles) above the eyes, and pectoral fins are conspicuously banded.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of small meaty foods including mysis shrimp, bloodworms, small fish pieces, and quality prepared carnivore pellets. Live copepods and amphipods are beneficial, especially when first introduced.
Difficulty and care for the Forster's Hawkfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicemia, Hole in the head disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, occurring in tropical coral reef environments.
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