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Flame Hawkfish
Neocirrhites armatus
Family: Cirrhitidae
📍 Indo-Pacific — Hawaii to Marquesas
Vivid red with black dorsal markings and outline — perches atop gorgonians and Acropora waiting to ambush prey. Completely reef-safe with corals but will eat small shrimp. Charismatic and bold.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- diet
- carnivore — mysis, pellets
- maxSize
- 3.5 inches
- minTankSize
- 20 gallons
- temperature
- 72–81°F (22–27°C)
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Temperature
72–81°F
22–27°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
77°F — 82°F seasonal range · (Jan low, May high)