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I'm pretty sure the scientific name is Bodianus bimaculatus, but I've always known them as candy hogfish. Generally considered reef-safe, although, you know how that goes - doesn't mean they'll always play by the rules.


Yeah, that's the one. I had read they were supposed to be "reef safe" as ...

Been curious about how these fish get along with crustaceans. Added some new hermits a day ago and my hogfish is really taking an interest in them - even had a go at one's legs.

I've got a cluster of four heads that's been in my tank for almost three months now, and to be honest, I'm still waiting for any new growth. I've also got a candy cane in there, and I'm expecting both of them to start taking in some calcium soon. Fingers crossed, it's been a bit of a wait so far.

That massive frogspawn is a serious consumer. As mentioned, the Ca and Alk levels just can't seem to stay up, and I believe that's because it's literally eating away at them.

goldfish wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 12:19 am Hey folks,
I've got a bit of an issue with my yellow tail damsel in my 24g jbj nano - it keeps nipping at the tentacles on my green star polyps. Anyone else experienced this problem?

Thanks, goldfish

Yeah that's my plan, taking him back to the LFS.

Hey folks,
I've got a bit of an issue with my yellow tail damsel in my 24g jbj nano - it keeps nipping at the tentacles on my green star polyps. Anyone else experienced this problem?

Thanks, goldfish

Hey guys, just a point of curiosity here -

I recently picked up a couple of LPS for my birthday to add some life to my softie tank, and I've been doing some research. I keep hearing that my candy cane polyps and frogspawn will grow pretty quickly in good conditions.

Just wondering what that ...