Six-Banded Hawkfish (Isocirrhitus sexfasciatus)
Fish in the family Cirrhitidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, stocky fish with six dark vertical bands on a pale tan to reddish body. Features prominent cirri (hair-like filaments) above the eyes and along the dorsal fin; the body shape is robust and the mouth is notably large for capturing small prey.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. Live small crustaceans are readily consumed. Supplement with high-quality carnivorous pellets designed for small fish.
Difficulty and care for the Six-Banded 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, Hole-in-the-head disease, Columnaris infection
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and Micronesia, typically found in coral-rich reef environments at depths of 5–60 meters.
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