Hawkfish – Freckled

Freckled Hawkfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  60 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 22.5cm (9″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 7 years

Scientific Name: Paracirrhites Forsteri

Other Common Names: Forsters hawkfish, blackside hawkfish

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes with caution (will eat shrimp)

Approx. Purchase Size:  2 inches

Freckled hawkfish, scientific name Paracirrhitus Forsteri is an aggressive fish and should be kept with other large semi-aggressive or aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 60 gallons. They can grow up to 9” and live up to 7 years. Freckled hawkfish are one of the larger hawkfish species found in the hobby. Freckled hawkfish are carnivores and should be fed meaty foods such as mysis or brine shrimp. Freckled hawkfish are best kept in singles. Hawkfish are coral safe but are not invertebrate safe. Hawkfish will prey upon ornamental shrimp and nano fish. Hawkfish will be seen sitting on the ground or on the rocks and will swim from place to place.