Spanish Hogfish

Scientific Name: Bodianus rufus

The Spanish Hogfish is a Caribbean hogfish with a purple-blue upper body and a bright yellow lower half and tail.

Why We're Obsessed

A Florida reef classic with great color. Juveniles even act as cleaners. A hardy, fun fish for larger tanks.

Care: Safe with corals but will eat small crabs, shrimp, and snails. Semi-aggressive. Feed mysis, krill, and pellets. Max size about 12". Minimum tank size: 125 gallons.