Arc-Eye Hawkfish (Paracirrhites arcatus)
Paracirrhites arcatus
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 14 cm
- Min Tank
- 150 L
- Lifespan
- 5-8
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- Carnivore — mysis shrimp, krill, small marine meaty foods
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive; may eat small shrimp and nano fish; tolerates most reef fish
About
The Arc-Eye Hawkfish is named for the distinctive arc-shaped red, orange, and blue marking behind its eye. A hardy Indo-Pacific species, it perches on branching corals particularly Pocillopora and makes a bold, colourful inhabitant for reef setups. Well adapted to aquarium life.
Care Guide
Provide branching coral or rockwork for perching. Hawkfish may eat small shrimp and nano fish — choose tankmates of adequate size. Not particularly aggressive toward other fish except similar hawkfish. Feed carnivore-appropriate foods: mysis, krill, small marine meaty items. Will not harm corals directly.
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