Candy Cane Hogfish

Scientific Name: Bodianus sepiacaudus

Small Fish Safe: No – may eat smaller fish

Invert Safe: No – will eat shrimp, crabs, and snails

Coral Safe: Yes – does not feed on coral

Adult Size: Up to 12 cm

Diet: Carnivore – meaty frozen foods, crustaceans, and pellets

Why We Like It:

With bold red and white striping reminiscent of a candy cane, this compact hogfish brings serious colour and attitude to predator or FOWLR systems. Hardy and confident, it adapts well to prepared foods but will hunt small inverts. Best kept with robust tankmates in medium to large systems where its personality and striking pattern can shine.