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The Yellow Candy Hogfish is also known as the Twospot Slender Hogfish, or Yellow Hogfish. It is a bright yellow color with faint red horizontal stripes along with a black patch behind the eye and near the tail.
A 30 gallon or larger aquarium with hiding places should be provided. It is a very peaceful fish that quickly adapts to most aquariums. If more than one Candy Hogfish is added to the tank it is very important to do this simultaneously as they will be slightly territorial towards each other. As an adult Candy Hogfish may like smaller ornamental shrimp that are introduced after the hogfish is established in the reef aquarium.
A diet consisting of meaty foods, including vitamin-enriched brine shrimp or mysis shrimp, is preferred, as well as a high-quality marine flake food.
Level of care: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Color form: Black, red, yellow
Diet: Carnivore
Reef Compatible: Yes
Water conditions: sg 1.020-1.025, 23-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max Size: 10cm
Family: Labridae
Minimum Aquarium Size: 120L