The Pacific Redstripe Hogfish, also known as the Candystripe, Candy Can or Black Spot hogfish, has brilliant red with white horizontal stripes. Its common name comes from the coloration and elongated body of these fish. The genus Bodianus has recently been revised, and this fish now has a proper species name. With its peaceful temperament, these fish make a great addition to any saltwater fish or reef aquarium.

Bodianus sepicaudus requires a aquarium with lot’s of hiding places. It is a very peaceful fish that adjusts quickly to most aquariums. If more than one Bodianus sepicaudus is going to be added to the aquarium, it is very important to do this simultaneously as they will be slightly territorial among themselves. When full grown, mature Bodianus sepicaudus may take a liking to smaller ornamental shrimp that are introduced after the hogfish is established in the reef aquarium. The diet should consist of meaty foods including vitamin enriched brine shrimp or mysid shrimp, as well as a high quality marine flake and granu food.

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