Hawkfish – Pixy

Pixy Hawkfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  30 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 7.5cm (3″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 7 years

Scientific Name: Cirrhitichthys Oxycephalus

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes with caution (May go after ornamental shrimp)

Approx. Purchase Size:  2-3 inches

Pixy hawkfish, scientific name Cirrhitichthys Oxycephalus is an 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 3” and live up to 7 years.  Pixy hawkfish are one of the smaller hawkfish species found in the hobby. Pixy hawkfish are carnivores and should be fed meaty foods such as mysis or brine shrimp. Pixy 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, nano fish. Hawkfish will be seen sitting on the ground or on the rocks and will swim from place to place.