Lyretail Hogfish
The Lyretail Hogfish has a reddish-orange face and white posterior with red highlights. It has a beautiful long tail, hence its name.
A 70 gallon or larger aquarium with hiding places should be provided. It is moderately aggressive and should be housed with other moderately aggressive fish.
The diet varies with maturity. As a juvenile, the Lyretail Hogfish will eat parasites off its tank mates. With maturity, however, it likes meaty foods such as snails, worms, mussels, and small fish. It may even blow water over the sand to uncover food.
| Approximate Purchase Size | Small: 1″ to 2-1/2″; Medium: 2-1/2″ to 4″; Large: 4″ to 7″ |
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FAQ
What is the ideal tank size for a Lyretail Hogfish?
A 70 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of hiding places is recommended.
What kind of diet does a Lyretail Hogfish eat?
Juveniles eat parasites from tank mates. Mature Lyretail Hogfish prefer meaty foods like snails, worms, mussels, and small fish. They may blow water over the sand to uncover food.
How aggressive is the Lyretail Hogfish?
It is moderately aggressive and should be housed with other moderately aggressive fish.
Charles Baker –
The Lyretail Hogfish is a striking fish with a beautiful long tail. After setting up a 80-gallon tank with plenty of caves, it settled in well. It started eating snails and small worms, which I found satisfying. It’s not the quietest fish, but it’s active and adds a lot of visual interest to the tank.
Alexander Rees –
I kept it with other moderately aggressive species and it got along well. It’s curious and will sometimes blow water over the sand to find food. Feeding it meaty foods like mussels and worms works well. Needs a large tank and some hiding spots to feel secure.
Isaac Fraser –
The fish looks stunning with its reddish-orange face and white tail. It’s active and has a unique behavior of flipping water to expose food. I’ve been feeding it snails and worms regularly. It’s a great addition to a larger community tank.