Hawkfish – Longnose

Longnose Hawkfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 12.5 cm (5″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 7 years

Scientific Name: Oxycirrhites Typus

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes with caution (Will eat small ornamental shrimp)

Approx Purchase Size: 2-3 inches

Longnose hawkfish, scientific name Oxycirrhites Typus is a semi-aggressive fish and should be kept with other large semi-aggressive or aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 30 gallons. They can grow up to 5” and live up to 7 years. Longnose hawkfish are carnivores and should be fed meaty foods such as mysis or brine shrimp. Longnose hawkfish are best kept in singles but can be kept in pairs if there is adequate space. 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.