Macculloch's Hawkfish

Hawkfish should be added to aquariums with plenty of rock work. Adult Cyprinocirrhites Hawkfish lack a swim bladder. Be sure to provide ample ledges, caves, cracks and crevices in order for them to perch and hide. Most Hawkfish are small, hardy and quite colorful making them a good addition to a home aquarium. All Hawkfish start life as a female with the largest most dominant fish becoming a male. Hawkfish are carnivores and will consume very small fish and other invertebrates. Feed a varied diet of meaty and algae based foods multiple times daily. Hypoplectrodes Hawkfish are somewhat feisty and will defend their territory, house one per aquarium. They should be housed with tank mates that are not easily harrassed.

Half Banded Sea Perch are also sometimes known as the Yellowtail Hamlet. Not often seen in the aquarium trade. Half Banded Sea Perch have distinct body bands, large eyes, with varying colors ranging from light pink to red brown and a white spot on its operculum. Half Banded Sea Perch can grow to almost 18".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 150 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH