Description
Neocirrhites armatus
The Flame Hawkfish is a vibrant, reef-safe species celebrated for its bold coloration and engaging personality. It features a fiery red body with a distinctive black dorsal band and dark eye ring, creating a striking visual contrast that makes it a standout in any reef aquarium. Like other hawkfish, the Flame Hawkfish lacks a swim bladder and spends much of its time perched motionless on rocks or coral heads, vigilantly watching for prey. This perching behavior adds natural activity and interest to the aquarium. A tank with abundant live rock, ledges, and hiding spots is essential to replicate its natural environment. Flame Hawkfish typically reach an adult size of about 4 inches (10 cm) and are best suited for tanks of 30 gallons or larger. They are generally peaceful toward most fish but may show territorial behavior toward other hawkfish or similar species. A tight-fitting lid is recommended, as they are known to jump when startled. In the wild, this species inhabits shallow reefs, reef flats, and outer reef slopes in the Indo-Pacific, including the Maldives, Samoa, and northern Australia. Their diet consists primarily of small benthic invertebrates, such as crustaceans, mollusks, and worms. In captivity, they thrive on enriched frozen foods like mysis and brine shrimp, as well as live feeder shrimp, with feeding twice daily recommended to maintain their vibrant coloration and health. The Flame Hawkfish’s bold coloration, active perching behavior, and generally reef-safe nature make it a captivating and functional addition to marine aquariums.
The Flame Hawkfish is a vibrant, reef-safe species celebrated for its bold coloration and engaging personality. It features a fiery red body with a distinctive black dorsal band and dark eye ring, creating a striking visual contrast that makes it a standout in any reef aquarium. Like other hawkfish, the Flame Hawkfish lacks a swim bladder and spends much of its time perched motionless on rocks or coral heads, vigilantly watching for prey. This perching behavior adds natural activity and interest to the aquarium. A tank with abundant live rock, ledges, and hiding spots is essential to replicate its natural environment. Flame Hawkfish typically reach an adult size of about 4 inches (10 cm) and are best suited for tanks of 30 gallons or larger. They are generally peaceful toward most fish but may show territorial behavior toward other hawkfish or similar species. A tight-fitting lid is recommended, as they are known to jump when startled. In the wild, this species inhabits shallow reefs, reef flats, and outer reef slopes in the Indo-Pacific, including the Maldives, Samoa, and northern Australia. Their diet consists primarily of small benthic invertebrates, such as crustaceans, mollusks, and worms. In captivity, they thrive on enriched frozen foods like mysis and brine shrimp, as well as live feeder shrimp, with feeding twice daily recommended to maintain their vibrant coloration and health. The Flame Hawkfish’s bold coloration, active perching behavior, and generally reef-safe nature make it a captivating and functional addition to marine aquariums.
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