Diana’s Hogfish
Bodianus diana
Original price was: $147.99.$77.99Current price is: $77.99.
| Stock | Variations | Price | Quantity | |
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| Only 1 left | 2.25 - 4.25" - Juvenile - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $147.99.$77.99Current price is: $77.99. |
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Saturday 12 PM – 4 PM
Sunday 12 PM – 9 PM
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| Care Level | Moderate |
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| Temperament | Aggressive |
| Reef Safe | No |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Carnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 180 gallons |
| Max Size | 10 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
Diana’s Hogfish (Bodianus diana), also sold as the Red Diana Hogfish or Spotted Hogfish, is typically reddish-orange with a line of white spotting along the back near the dorsal fin. It’s an Indian Ocean wrasse that spends much of the day cruising rockwork and investigating crevices.
What You’ll Observe:
- Repeated patrol routes along the rock line once it learns the tank layout
- Frequent “stop and inspect” behavior at holes, ledges, and overhangs
- Fast, direct movement to food followed by confident open-water feeding
- A preferred cave or shaded overhang that becomes a regular resting spot
Provide plenty of rockwork with multiple shaded retreats plus open lanes for swimming. Offer a rotation of meaty frozen foods and quality pellets, and feed in a way that lets it eat without having to rush through the crowd. With a stable routine, it settles into a consistent daily pattern and stays visibly active.
Does Diana’s Hogfish change appearance as it grows?
Yes—juveniles and adults can look noticeably different, and patterns often sharpen as the fish matures and becomes more settled.
Is it normal for a new Diana’s Hogfish to “disappear” for a few days?
Yes. Many hogfish pick a favorite hideout early on and then become much more visible once they map out the tank and feeding routine.
Will it move small shells or loose frags around the tank?
It can. Hogfish often grab, carry, and drop items while exploring, so secure loose pieces and place frags where they can’t be bumped.
Why does it sometimes “hover and watch” instead of constantly swimming?
That’s normal surveying behavior—many hogfish pause to observe before doing quick inspection passes through the rockwork again.
How do I get it to eat reliably if it ignores food at first?
Start with highly scented frozen foods, then mix in pellets once it’s charging to the feeding area consistently; most improve quickly once the schedule is predictable.
Each fish is checked for strong appetite and activity before we approve it for your tank.
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