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Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus)
Reef-safe but eats small shrimp/snails; perches on coral/branches. Tight lid (jumper).
Specifications
- ecosystem
- saltwater
- min tank gallons
- 30
- adult size in
- 5
- temperature range f
- 72-78
- ph range
- 8.1-8.4
- salinity sg
- 1.024-1.026
- care difficulty
- intermediate
- aggression
- semi_aggressive
- community compatible
- yes
- schooling min count
- 1
- diet
- carnivore
- lifespan years
- 8-10
- tank zone
- mid
Sources
- Bulk Reef Supply public guides · ingest 2026-05-06
- ReefBuilders public spec PDFs · ingest 2026-05-06
- Manufacturer spec sheets (Fluval, Eheim, Seachem, Hygger, NICREW, Inkbird, Hagen, Aqueon, Waterbox, Innovative Marine, Red Sea, UNS, Cobalt, Finnex, Hydor, Twinstar, Kessil, AI, CO2Art, GLA, Aquatek, ADA, CaribSea, Reef Octopus, Bubble Magus, Eshopps, Sicce, Ecotech Marine, AquaTop, API, Salifert, Hanna) · ingest 2026-05-06