Hogfish – Diana

Diana Hogfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  80 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 25cm (10″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 11 years

Scientific Name: Bodianus Diana

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: No (As juveniles they will not bother inverts)

Approx. Purchase Size:  Small: 2 – 3 inches Medium: 4 – 5 inches

The diana hogfish, scientific name Bodianus Diana is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 80 gallons. The diana hogfish can grow up to 10” and can live up to 11 years. Diana hogfish are carnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. Diana hogfish should be kept singly. Diana hogfish will not bother coral and most invertebrates as a juvenile. Mature hogfish will prey upon shrimp, snails, mussels and small fish. Hogfish will sleep in the rocks but will be seen swimming around the tank during the day. The diana hogfish is also referred to as the red diana hogfish or the spotted hogfish. The diana hogfish will change its coloration once it reaches a certain maturity/size.