Axilspot Hogfish

Latin Name

Bodianus axillaris

Common Name

Axilspot Hogfish

Also known as

Axil Hog

Fast Facts

This gorgeous species readily acclimates to captivity and is a great community aquarium fish. Highly recommended for the medium to bold community aquarium. Once fully adjusted to the aquarium, this is a bold, curious species whose personality may be too much for overly passive fish, or fish introduced to the tank after it has become established, although it wouldn't be considered aggressive. Only keep one individual per aquarium. This hogfish is very easy to feed and they will eat motile invertebrates rich as small crabs, etc. Juveniles are part-time cleaners and will practice their craft in the home aquarium.

Sizes

Medium/Around 2.5"-4"
Large/Around 4"-5"

Range in Nature

Indo-west-Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Easy to feed. Feed a varied diet of meaty foods. Include frozen preparations for carnivores and fresh seafoods.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Smaller individuals usually do not cause many problems in the reef aquarium, but as they grow they are a potential threat to snails, worms, and ornamental crustaceans.

Availability

Semi regularly available in small quantities and sells fast.

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Axilspot Hogfish

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Medium	$39.00
Large	$59.00

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.