Longnose Hawkfish
One of the most endearing Hawkfish, the Oxycirrthites typus or Longnose Hawkfish comes from the Indo-Pacific Ocean. In the home aquarium, it can attain lengths around 5 inches. The Longnose Hawkfish, though typically completely peaceful with other tankmates, may not get along with other species of Hawkfish. Perching on the rocks/corals, it will dart after food. In the aquarium it will quickly adapt to meat based prepared foods and small feeder fish. Since it will eat small fish, shrimp, crabs and snails, it is not suited for most reef aquariums. Like most Hawkfish, this is a very "expressive" fish and will interact with its owner.
Approximate arrival size for Longnose Hawkfish: Small: .75-1.5"; Medium: 1.75-2.5"; Large: 2.75-3.5"; X-Large: 3.75-4.5"
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