{"product_id":"long-nose-hawk","title":"Longnose hawk","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout Longnose Hawkfish\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Longnose Hawkfish is a distinctive marine fish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003eelongated snout, red-and-white body pattern and bold personality\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is an active and characterful addition to a marine or reef aquarium, often seen perching on rockwork and observing its surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many open-water marine fish, Longnose Hawkfish spend much of their time \u003cstrong\u003eperched on rocks and corals\u003c\/strong\u003e, using their strong pectoral fins to move between elevated positions. Their unusual behaviour and striking appearance make them a popular choice for reef keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally hardy once established but can be \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial towards other hawkfish and similarly shaped bottom-dwelling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are best provided with plenty of rockwork, caves and elevated perching areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongnose Hawkfish are carnivorous and readily accept a variety of marine foods. Frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped seafood and quality marine pellets are excellent choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally reef compatible, although their predatory nature means \u003cstrong\u003esmall ornamental shrimp and other tiny crustaceans may be at risk\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOxycirrhites typus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longnose Hawkfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cirrhitidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Hawkfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 13 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive \/ Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom to Midwater \/ Rockwork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally, with caution around small invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine aquariums, reef tanks and established marine community systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Longnose Hawkfish reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally yes. They normally leave corals alone, but their predatory behaviour means small ornamental shrimp and other tiny crustaceans can potentially become prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Longnose Hawkfish get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e13 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, although aquarium specimens are often smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Longnose Hawkfish be kept with other hawkfish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally safest to keep \u003cstrong\u003eone hawkfish per aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in smaller systems. They can be territorial towards other hawkfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Longnose Hawkfish eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are carnivores and readily accept mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped seafood and quality marine pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Longnose Hawkfish need live rock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Rockwork provides important perching locations, shelter and territories. A mature reef structure with plenty of elevated surfaces is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping multiple hawkfish together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey can become territorial, particularly in smaller aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with very small shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir natural predatory behaviour means ornamental shrimp and tiny crustaceans may be at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough perching areas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLongnose Hawkfish spend much of their time sitting on elevated rockwork and observing the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with aggressive fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough confident, they can be stressed by significantly larger or more aggressive tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssuming they are strictly bottom-dwelling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey frequently perch above the substrate and use rockwork throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48917893415051,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/0T4zNm6IgtadS-wI76KDN9fUlqVvmiLIniZtLRCTWKV5XGQj6SEl62Gi55SxU_uyVKU-7OttLVd5Wh_sqbLpPqYfzAaIIYhvPCouB64MCxCZkcS-7GhqgS7afiZ4kIoeIIDVhCud4P_RS1-M9LrqluuwSk7AwJQBJkE88An9r72EuJ68E6ilJzi.jpg?v=1787029842","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/long-nose-hawk","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}