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FAQs on Hogfish Wrasses, Genera Bodianus, Lachnolaimus
Behavior Related Articles: Hogfish Wrasses, Lachnolaimus
maximus,
Related FAQs: Hogfish 1,
Hogfish 2, Lachnolaimus
maximus,
Hogfish Identification,
Hogfish Compatibility,
Hogfish Selection, Hogfish Systems,
Hogfish Feeding, Hogfish
Disease, Hogfish Reproduction,
Wrasses,
Wrasse Selection, Wrasse Behavior,
Wrasse Compatibility, Wrasse Feeding,
Wrasse Diseases,
Bodianus diplotaenia
(Gill 1862), the Mexican or Cortez Hogfish is more and more available. A
real hardy species; but be forewarned, it is a real pig, getting big
fast (to two and a half feet in length) from eating most all the food you
can provide. Eastern Pacific.
A male and female in the Galapagos.
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Lachnolaimus maximus growth -
12/6/07
Hi Robert
<Sorry, Lynn here this morning!>
I read that Lachnolaimus maximus are slow growers, but how slow is slow?
<Actually, they can grow fairly quickly.>
How long does it take to attain 15 inches?
<Depends on how well fed they are. Please see this link (and related links
above) for more info re: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/lachnolaimus.htm >
Thanks
<You're very welcome. -Lynn>
Cuban Hogfish behavior
Hello
I have had a 120 saltwater fish only tank going for about a year now. I
have a lionfish, Foxface and a Cuban hogfish. I just recently
purchased the hog a couple of days ago from my LFS. He Lays on the
sand in the corner but when someone goes into that room he comes up swims around
and acts normal.
I have been feeding him a variety frozen prepared twice a day. Is
laying down on the sand for a while normal for a Cuban hogfish? Do you think I should be feeding him more often?
<Likely normal, you can read about how they are when introduced on
WetWebMedia.com (look up Cuban Hogfish). As long as he recognizes you
and reacts when you come in the room he is likely alright. I wouldn't feed any
more often than you are. Craig>
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