Yellow Candy Hogfish (Bodianus bimaculatus)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Bright yellow body with distinctive red or orange coloring on the head and anterior region, and a dark blotch near the tail. Body is elongated and laterally compressed, typical of wrasses in the Bodianus genus.
Diet and feeding
Carnivorous; feed high-quality meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, finely chopped fish, and quality pellets. Will hunt small crustaceans and invertebrates in the aquarium.
Difficulty and care for the Yellow Candy Hogfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Indo-Australian Archipelago.
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