Freckled Hawkfish
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The Freckled Hawkfish, also known as Forster's Hawkfish or Blackside Hawkfish, undergoes color changes several times during its lifetime. As a juvenile, it is burgundy with a yellow tail. As an adult, it may be pink, brown, or an olive color. The black or red freckles on the face are constant throughout its lifetime.
A 70 gallon or larger aquarium is necessary for this fish. It hunts crustaceans and smaller fish, and it should be the last fish introduced to a semi-aggressive to aggressive community of fish. It becomes very territorial and will harass new additions including other hawkfish and fish that are much larger than itself.
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QUICK FACTS:
| Scientific Name: | Paracirrhites forsteri |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 70 gallons |
| Care Level: | Easy |
| Temperament: | Aggressive |
| Water Conditions: | 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 |
| Max. Size: | 9" |
| Color Form: | Black, Green, Red, Tan, Yellow |
| Diet: | Carnivore |
| Origin: | Fiji |
| Family: | Cirrhitidae |
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