Scarlet Hawkfish - Neocirrhites armatus Size:Small

Scarlet Hawkfish - Neocirrhites armatus Size:SmallScarlet Hawkfish (Neocirrhites armatus) The Scarlet Hawkfish, Neocirrhites armatus, is a bold and colourful marine hawkfish, instantly recognised by its rich red body, darker facial markings and alert, watchful behaviour. Also commonly known as the Flame Hawkfish, this species is full of personality and is often seen perching on rockwork, coral branches or ledges while observing everything around it. Hardy, active and visually striking, it can make an

Unlike sand-sleeping wrasses

Arothron hispidus

it filters fine sand and silt for tiny invertebrates and organic food

Yellow Bomb Favia

With a burgundy and yellow colour it is a popular fish in the hobby

Posterior part of body and tail orange-yellow

where they can quickly retreat if threatened

this Indo-Pacific species is an active

Special Requirements or Care Notes:Avoid keeping with other clownfish species in most aquariums

particularly on zoanthids

Usually occur in pairs and often form large schools in sheltered areas

Pacific Ocean and parts of the Atlantic including the Caribbean