Redspotted Hawkfish (Amblycirrhitus pinos)
Amblycirrhitus pinos
Origin: Caribbean, Western Atlantic
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 9 cm
- Min Tank
- 120 L
- Lifespan
- 5-7
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- semi-aggressive; perching ambush predator; will eat ornamental shrimp; one per tank; reef-safe with corals
About
The Redspotted Hawkfish (Amblycirrhitus pinos) is a Caribbean species featuring a tan body adorned with distinctive red-orange spots concentrated on the upper body. The only hawkfish found in the Atlantic Ocean, it adapts well to aquarium conditions and is a hardy, long-lived fish. Like other hawkfish, it perches on coral heads and rockwork, darting out to ambush prey. Will eat small ornamental shrimp.
Care Guide
Minimum 120 L reef or FOWLR with coral heads and rocky perches. pH 8.1–8.4, salinity 1.020–1.025, temperature 23–27°C. Feed frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and carnivore preparations. Hardy and adaptable. Will eat ornamental shrimp — incompatible with cleaner shrimp. Keep one per tank. Reef-safe with corals. Rarely jumps; standard lid adequate.
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