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Longnose hawkfish — AI illustration, not an ID reference

Longnose hawkfish

Oxycirrhites typus

FishSaltwater

Care level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef safe: With caution
Minimum tank: 200 L
Maximum size: 12 cm
Temperature: 24–27 °C
pH: 8–8.4
Diet: Carnivore

Good to know

Preys on shrimp and snails
Known jumper — cover the tank

Best not combined with

Sexy shrimpThor amboinensis

Related species

Values are mainstream hobbyist guidance, not gospel — always watch what your own animals need.

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