This species is known as
Red Diana Hogfish, Diana’s Hogfish and the correct latin name is
Bodianus diana. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Wrasses family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Sri Lanka. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
An aggressive species.
Red Diana 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. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Red Diana 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 pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
Source:
fishbase

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Document modified on Sat Dec 8 21:44:28 UTC 2018
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