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Flame Hawk
| Latin Name | Neocirrhites armatus | ||||||
| Common Name | Flame Hawk | ||||||
| Also known as | Flame Hawkfish, Flaming Hawkfish | ||||||
| Fast Facts | The most popular of all Hawkfishes is bright red with black mascara around the eye and a black line along the back. This species will pearch in a favorite spot, occasionally roaming up to a few spots in the tank. They adapt well to aquarium life and generally learn to accept food quickly. This species is one of the least aggressive Hawkfishes, but may be aggressive toward smaller, passive fishes. Provide with structures to perch on and nooks and crannies to hide in (in nature it lives within branching coral heads). | ||||||
| Sizes | Specimens are usually around 1"-2.5" |
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| Range in Nature | West and South Pacific | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 20 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Carnivorous, feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates and zooplankton. Provide a varied diet that includes preparations for carniv | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Will not bother corals, but may eat feather duster feeding tentacles and small invertebrates. | ||||||
| Related Fish | More Hawkfish | ||||||
| Availability | Semi Regularly Available |
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| Add to Cart | Flame Hawk SALE!
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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