Blood Red Hawkfish
The Blood Red Hawkfish, also known as the Banded Hawkfish or Redbar Hawkfish, has a bright red body with bluish-white freckles on the face and light vertical stripes along the body.
A 30 gallon or larger aquarium is acceptable. It is a hardy fish and any tank mates should be larger than itself and at least semi-aggressive. It will eat small fish and crustaceans.
The Blood Red Hawkfish diet should include a variety of marine meats, frozen preparations, and live feeder shrimp.
| Approximate Purchase Size | Small: 1″ to 2″ |
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| Approximate Purchase Size | Medium: 2″ to 3″ |
| Approximate Purchase Size | Large: 3″ to 4″ |
FAQ
What kind of tank size is recommended for the Blood Red Hawkfish?
A 30 gallon or larger aquarium is recommended.
What should I feed my Blood Red Hawkfish?
A variety of marine meats, frozen preparations, and live feeder shrimp.
Are there any compatible tank mates for this fish?
Tank mates should be larger than the hawkfish and at least semi-aggressive.
Yvonne Walker –
The Blood Red Hawkfish is striking in appearance. It’s active and stays in the middle of the tank. I feed it marine meat and frozen shrimp twice a week. It’s not aggressive toward larger fish, but I keep only bigger species as tank mates. Overall, a beautiful addition to a well-maintained marine setup.
Pippa Bell –
Got this fish for my 40-gallon tank. It’s very colorful and curious. Feeds well on frozen shrimp and small pieces of meat. I’ve noticed it watches the edges of the tank, so I make sure to keep larger fish around. Not the easiest to keep, but worth it for the look.
Ella Wallace –
The fish arrived healthy and has been thriving in my 50-gallon tank. I’ve been feeding it a mix of frozen and live foods. It’s not shy and often swims near the back. I keep it with larger, semi-aggressive fish, and it hasn’t shown any aggression toward them.