Red Diana Hogfish (Bodianus diana)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Red Diana Hogfish displays a striking red body with white/pale vertical bands or stripes, and a white head with red markings. The body is elongate with a pointed snout characteristic of the Bodianus genus.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of meaty foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, small fish, and quality carnivorous pellets. This species is an active hunter and benefits from frequent small feedings.
Difficulty and care for the Red Diana Hogfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and French Polynesia.
Log Red Diana Hogfish in your reef tank
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