Two Spot Hogfish

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About Two Spot Hogfish

The Two Spot Hogfish is a colourful and active reef fish recognised by its pink-orange body, yellow markings and two distinctive dark spots on the upper body. Its bold colouration and constant activity make it an attractive addition to a mature marine aquarium.

Two Spot Hogfish are active hunters that spend their time exploring rockwork, caves and reef structures searching for small crustaceans and other prey. They are generally peaceful when young but can become more assertive as they mature.

They are reef safe with caution. While they will generally leave corals alone, they may prey upon small ornamental shrimp, crabs, snails and other small invertebrates.

A secure lid is recommended, as hogfish can jump when startled.

Quick Care Guide

Scientific Name: Bodianus bimaculatus
Common Name: Two Spot Hogfish
Family: Labridae
Type: Marine Fish / Hogfish / Wrasse
Adult Size: Approximately 15 cm
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Care Level: Intermediate
Minimum Aquarium: 250 L+
Temperature: 24–28°C
pH: 8.0–8.4
Salinity: 1.023–1.026 SG
Diet: Carnivore
Tank Level: All Levels / Rockwork
Reef Safe: With Caution
Suitable For: Mature marine and reef aquariums

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Two Spot Hogfish reef safe?

They are reef safe with caution. They generally leave corals alone but may eat small ornamental invertebrates.

How big does a Two Spot Hogfish get?

They can reach approximately 15 cm as adults.

What do Two Spot Hogfish eat?

They are carnivores and readily accept mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, prawns, chopped seafood, krill and quality marine pellets.

Are Two Spot Hogfish aggressive?

They are generally manageable in a suitable community aquarium but can become territorial and more assertive as they mature.

Can Two Spot Hogfish be kept with shrimp?

Caution is recommended. Small ornamental shrimp and other crustaceans may be viewed as prey.

Common Mistakes

Keeping them with expensive ornamental shrimp
Their natural hunting behaviour means small crustaceans can be at risk.

Not providing enough rockwork
Caves and crevices provide shelter and areas to explore.

Underestimating their adult size
They become substantially larger than their juvenile appearance suggests.

Keeping them with very timid fish
Their active and confident nature may stress extremely passive tank mates.

Leaving the aquarium uncovered
Hogfish can jump when startled or during aggressive interactions.