{"product_id":"peppermint-candy-cane-hogfish","title":"Candy Striped Hogfish","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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Candy Striped Hogfish\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Candy Striped Hogfish is a striking small wrasse recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003ebright red body with multiple white horizontal stripes and a distinctive dark marking near the tail\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is also commonly known as the \u003cstrong\u003eCandy Cane Hogfish\u003c\/strong\u003e or Crescent-tail Hogfish. \u003cem\u003eBodianus sepiacaudus\u003c\/em\u003e reaches around 10–13 cm and is found throughout parts of the tropical Indo-Pacific. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis active hogfish spends much of its time exploring rockwork and open water, searching for small crustaceans and other meaty foods. It is generally hardy and adaptable once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough relatively peaceful towards larger tank mates, adults can become \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial and dominant\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly towards smaller or more timid fish and other hogfish. They may also prey on \u003cstrong\u003esmall ornamental shrimp and other crustaceans\u003c\/strong\u003e, so they should be stocked carefully in reef aquariums. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandy Striped Hogfish are carnivores and benefit from a varied diet of mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, krill, chopped seafood and quality marine pellets. Feeding small portions multiple times a day is ideal for active specimens. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003eBodianus sepiacaudus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Candy Striped Hogfish \/ Candy Cane Hogfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Hogfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10–13 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 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 All Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with caution around small invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine community aquariums, reef tanks and fish-only systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Candy Striped Hogfish reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef compatible with corals\u003c\/strong\u003e, but small ornamental shrimp, crabs and other crustaceans may be eaten. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Candy Striped Hogfish get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–13 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the individual. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Candy Striped Hogfish aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can become territorial as they mature. Juveniles are generally more peaceful, while larger adults may bully smaller or more timid fish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Candy Striped Hogfish eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are carnivores and readily accept \u003cstrong\u003emysis shrimp, brine shrimp, krill, chopped seafood and quality marine pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Candy Striped Hogfish change sex?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are \u003cstrong\u003eprotogynous hermaphrodites\u003c\/strong\u003e. Individuals begin life as females, and the dominant fish within a social group can transition into a male. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with small ornamental shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir natural diet includes crustaceans, so small shrimp and other invertebrates may become prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderestimating their adult temperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA small juvenile can become considerably more territorial as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with very timid fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarger adults may bully smaller or passive tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough rockwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwork and caves provide shelter and areas for natural exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding too infrequently\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are active carnivores and benefit from regular feeding, ideally with several smaller meals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48917885321355,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/f4NMy54J6dAZvmRApYJp-B5cFY5k2uCioLyhUN10oEjz49acBHVdmKd2IY_b4eUsEP2uQrZjZ0zZKD3xt8K9sdSexdwzNzZfi91Bqk0_KZTTfqrsjFDGj-bt9Am2Dt1OPF4fmmjF2LtWSgTyqwtiQKkwemVxzSyCcEecCCANX58nS8Mim4VOsPQ.jpg?v=1787033374","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/peppermint-candy-cane-hogfish","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}