{"product_id":"candy-cane-hogfish-bodianus-sepiacaudus","title":"Candy Cane Hogfish - Bodianus sepiacaudus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"266\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandy Cane Hogfish (Bodianus sepiacaudus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eThe Candy Cane Hogfish, Bodianus sepiacaudus, is a rare and eye-catching marine hogfish with bold red-and-white horizontal striping and a distinctive red crescent marking on the tail. Also known as the Crescent-tail Hogfish, Candy Cane Hog or Candystripe Hogfish, this Western Pacific species is a smaller, highly desirable member of the Bodianus group. It can make a striking feature fish in a mature marine aquarium, but like other hogfish it should be kept with care around small ornamental invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eCandy Cane Hogfish, Candy Cane Hog, Crescent-tail Hogfish, Crescent-tail Hog, Candystripe Hogfish, Red-and-white Hogfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eBodianus sepiacaudus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eUp to around 12 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eMarine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eWestern Pacific reef regions. Naturally associated with steep reef drop-offs, reef ledges and deeper reef habitats. Adults are reported around reef ledges and drop-offs, while juveniles may occur deeper, using reef structure for shelter and foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eTemperature: 24–26°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003epH Range: 8.1–8.4\u003cbr data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eHardness or Salinity: SG 1.020–1.025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eSemi-aggressive. Usually manageable with robust peaceful to moderately assertive marine fish, but may chase smaller wrasses, timid fish or newly introduced tank mates once established. It should not be housed with very small, delicate or easily bullied species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eCarnivorous. In the aquarium, offer a varied diet of frozen mysis, enriched brineshrimp, krill, chopped clam, mussel, prawn, squid, marine fish flesh and quality marine carnivore pellets. It naturally takes small benthic prey and may eat worms, small crustaceans, tiny bivalves and other small invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eA minimum of 400 litres is recommended for a single specimen, with larger aquariums preferred if keeping it with other wrasses or active reef fish. Provide mature live rock, caves, overhangs, shaded retreats and open swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003eAn active, inquisitive hogfish that spends much of its time moving around rockwork, inspecting crevices and searching for small prey. It may also search sandy areas for food, which can stir detritus if the substrate is dirty. It is not a sand-burying wrasse, but it does need secure rockwork and hiding spaces for resting and retreat. A tight-fitting lid or mesh cover is strongly recommended, as hogfish and wrasses can jump when startled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eReef Safe with Caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003eGenerally safe with corals, but not fully safe with all invertebrates. It may eat small worms, feather dusters, tiny shrimps, small crabs, small bivalves, pods and other small mobile or sessile invertebrates. Ornamental shrimp should be considered at risk. Best suited to a fish-only-with-live-rock system or a robust reef where small invertebrate losses are acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3631\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requirements or Care Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3193\"\u003eBest kept in a mature, stable marine aquarium with plenty of live rock and hiding places. Avoid housing with very timid dartfish, tiny gobies, delicate shrimps or very passive wrasses. This species is sometimes confused in the trade with similar red-and-white hogfish such as Bodianus masudai and Bodianus opercularis, so exact identification should be checked where possible. Provide strong filtration, good oxygenation and a secure lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3672\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003eExperienced fishkeepers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3674\" data-end=\"3717\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3690\"\u003eRare or occasional in trade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3719\" data-end=\"3979\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Group","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":46022169690285,"sku":"AG-103256","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":46022169723053,"sku":"AG-103257","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":46022169755821,"sku":"AG-103258","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0543\/0391\/6205\/files\/Candy_Cane_Hogfish_-_Bodianus_sepiacaudus.jpg?v=1779106658","url":"https:\/\/aquagroup.co.uk\/products\/candy-cane-hogfish-bodianus-sepiacaudus","provider":"Aqua Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}