Freckled Hawkfish

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. . 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   Images used on this site are for informational purposes only, for actual photos of livestock please contact us (877) 809-4067.