This species is known as
Cuban Hogfish, Spotfin Hogfish and the correct latin name is
Bodianus pulchellus. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Wrasses family. (
e) It's origin is
Caribbean. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
Semi-aggressive so that newbies should not buy this fish.
Cuban Hogfish can grow up to 25 cm what is approximately 9 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 3000cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 465 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Cuban Hogfish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
Can be also found in the waters near South America.
The tank should have hiding places, there should not be any shrimps, crabs or snails because they will be considered as food.

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