{"product_id":"freckled-hawkfish-paracirrhites-forsteri","title":"Freckled Hawkfish - Paracirrhites forsteri","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreckled Hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Freckled Hawkfish is a bold and characterful marine fish recognised for its variable yellow, red and brown colouration, dark upper-body markings and fine reddish spotting across the head and front of the body. Like other hawkfish, it spends much of its time perched prominently on rockwork or branching corals, watching the surrounding aquarium before darting out to capture food. Hardy and engaging once established, it is best suited to aquariums containing robust tankmates, as its predatory nature can put small fish and ornamental crustaceans at risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreckled Hawkfish, Forster’s Hawkfish, Blackside Hawkfish, Freckleface Hawkfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParacirrhites forsteri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 22 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Freckled Hawkfish has a broad Indo-Pacific distribution, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa across to the Hawaiian, Line, Marquesan and Ducie Islands, north to southern Japan and south to New Caledonia and the Austral Islands. It inhabits clear lagoons and seaward reefs, generally at depths of up to around 35 metres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 24–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity: SG 1.024–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate: Low and stable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia\/Nitrite: 0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-Aggressive \/ Predatory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Freckled Hawkfish is territorial and confident, particularly once established around a favourite perch. It can become assertive towards smaller or similarly shaped fishes and is best housed with suitably robust marine tankmates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny fish small enough to be swallowed should be considered potential prey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn nature, the Freckled Hawkfish feeds mainly on small fishes and crustaceans, including shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the aquarium, offer a varied carnivorous diet including frozen mysis, krill, chopped prawn, mussel and other suitably sized marine foods. Quality carnivore pellets may also be accepted once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 300 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts adult size of around 22 cm, territorial behaviour and active hunting style mean this species benefits from a spacious aquarium with substantial rockwork and multiple perching areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Freckled Hawkfish is strongly associated with reef structure and typically spends much of its time perched on prominent rocks or coral branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn nature, individuals regularly sit on the outer branches of corals such as Acropora, Pocillopora and Stylophora, using these elevated positions to observe their surroundings and locate prey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will frequently make short, rapid swimming movements before returning to a preferred perch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide plenty of sturdy ledges, caves and elevated rockwork throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA secure aquarium lid is recommended, as hawkfish can jump when startled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWith Caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Freckled Hawkfish generally leaves corals alone and is not considered a coral-feeding species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, it is a natural predator of small fishes and crustaceans. Ornamental shrimp, small crabs and very small reef fishes may therefore be attacked or consumed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this reason, it should be regarded as reef safe with caution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requirements or Care Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a mature marine aquarium with substantial rockwork, caves and prominent perching locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTankmates should be large enough not to be viewed as prey and robust enough to tolerate the hawkfish’s territorial behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall ornamental shrimp should be considered particularly vulnerable because crustaceans form an important part of the species' natural diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColouration can vary considerably between individuals and can also change as the fish matures. FishBase describes yellowish individuals with a broad dark upper-body stripe and fine reddish spotting, while juveniles from different geographical areas may show noticeably different colour forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood filtration, stable water quality and regular varied feeding will help maintain healthy body condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability can vary depending on season, collection area and supplier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":47367917928621,"sku":"AG-104518","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":47367917961389,"sku":"AG-104519","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":47367917994157,"sku":"AG-104520","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0543\/0391\/6205\/files\/FreckledHawkfish-Paracirrhitesforsteri.jpg?v=1787998371","url":"https:\/\/aquagroup.co.uk\/products\/freckled-hawkfish-paracirrhites-forsteri","provider":"Aqua Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}