Hawkfish photos, pictures, facts and information. Species include the Longnose Hawkfish, the Arc-Eyed Hawkfish, the Flame Hawkfish, and the Freckled Hawkfish. Information about keeping Hawkfish in a saltwater aquarium.
Arc-Eyed Hawkfish
G.W. Hawes
Generally this is a fish that gets along with most other species, but does best in a community of animals that are able to hold their own against possible bullying. It may show aggression towards fish introduced after it has been put into the tank, particularly ones of larger size than itself.
Flame Hawkfish
Image contributed by D.P. Byrd
This fish's vibrant red color, personable nature, and small size makes it a highly sought after specimen by aquarists. However, like most Hawkfishes, it is predatory bottom-dweller. It likes to sit on top of rocks or corals to keep watch, ready to pounce on any unsuspecting prey that swims too close.
Freckled Hawkfish
Keoki Stender
The Freckled Hawkfish is a predatory bottom-dweller. It likes to perch on top of rocks or coral heads, just waiting for unsuspecting prey to swim by. When threatened it will dash under the rock or go down inside the coral head it is sitting on for protection. This species of Hawkfish lives a solitary life and can be aggressive towards most other fish, especially those of its own species.
Longnosed Hawkfish
Ken Tam
While the Longnose Hawkfish is a great mini aquarium candidate, it will occasionally eat ornamental shrimps and may attack other fish with elongated bodies like Firefish and Dart Gobies. It will also eat just about any other fish that will fit in its mouth.
