Description
The Yellow Candy Hogfish is a vibrant, reef-associated wrasse featuring a brilliant yellow to golden body accented by pinkish-red markings and contrasting dark details around the head and fins. Its compact, elegant shape and bold coloration make it an attractive centerpiece fish for a mature marine aquarium. It is active, curious, and spends much of its time exploring rockwork and searching for small invertebrate prey.
Lighting
Moderate to high lighting
No special lighting requirements
Placement (Aquarium Zone)
Middle to lower reef
Provide plenty of live rock, caves, crevices, and open swimming areas. A secure, mature rock structure is ideal for exploration and shelter.
Temperature
24–27°C (75–81°F)
Salinity
1.024–1.026 SG
pH
8.1–8.4
Alkalinity
8–10 dKH
Flow
Moderate, varied flow
Provide good circulation throughout the aquarium while maintaining calmer areas around caves and rockwork.
Diet
Carnivorous / Omnivorous
Supplemental foods:
Mysis shrimp
Brine shrimp
Chopped marine seafood
Krill
Copepods
High-quality marine pellets
Frozen reef fish foods
Feed a varied diet 1–2 times daily. It naturally hunts small crustaceans and other tiny invertebrates among the rockwork.
Adult Size (up to)
Approximately 10–12 cm (4–5 inches)
Care Level
Intermediate
