• Hawkfish should be added to aquariums with plenty of rock work.

• Adult Cirrhitichthys Hawkfish lack a swim bladder.

• Be sure to provide ample ledges, caves, cracks and crevices in order for them to perch and hide.

• Althought Hawkfish are somewhat peaceful they will defend their territory. 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.

• Dwarf Hawkfish can grow to almost 3".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 30 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