FAMILY - Xiphiidae
SCIENTIFIC NAME - Cyprinocirrhites Polyactis
COMMON NAME - Lyretail Hawkfish (Swallowtail Hawkfish)
SIZE - 5.5" (14 cm)
RANGE - Indo west Pacific
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 20 US Gal. (76 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING - Meaty marine fare for carnivores, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp, fresh/live and frozen preparations. Feed Daily.
AQUARIUM SUITABILITY - 10
REEF COMPATIBILITY - May feed on smaller delicate shrimp, small fish, otherwise, excellent.
CAPTIVE CARE - The hawkfish acclimates well to captivity, may be shy until acclimated to system then can become aggressive towards newly introduced tankmates. If introduced at the same time more than one can be housed in a medium to large tank are not the same size, and if adequate hiding places are provided.
SCIENTIFIC NAME - Cyprinocirrhites Polyactis
COMMON NAME - Lyretail Hawkfish (Swallowtail Hawkfish)
SIZE - 5.5" (14 cm)
RANGE - Indo west Pacific
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 20 US Gal. (76 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING - Meaty marine fare for carnivores, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp, fresh/live and frozen preparations. Feed Daily.
AQUARIUM SUITABILITY - 10
REEF COMPATIBILITY - May feed on smaller delicate shrimp, small fish, otherwise, excellent.
CAPTIVE CARE - The hawkfish acclimates well to captivity, may be shy until acclimated to system then can become aggressive towards newly introduced tankmates. If introduced at the same time more than one can be housed in a medium to large tank are not the same size, and if adequate hiding places are provided.
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