Falco Hawkfish
Cirrhitichthys falco
Price range: $27.99 through $32.99
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| Only 2 left | 2 - 3" - SSC Certified - Central Pacific | Original price was: $61.99.$32.99Current price is: $32.99. |
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| Only 2 left | 2" or smaller - SSC Certified - Central Pacific | Original price was: $53.99.$27.99Current price is: $27.99. |
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| Care Level | Easy |
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| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Reef Safe | With Caution |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Carnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 30 gallons |
| Max Size | 3 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Falco Hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys falco), also called the dwarf hawkfish or spotted hawkfish, is a small reef fish with a pale body patterned with red-brown spotting and banding. Like other hawkfishes, it spends much of the day perched on rock ledges and coral branches, watching the tank and making short bursts to a new perch.
What You’ll Observe:
- Picks a few favorite “lookout” perches and returns to them throughout the day
- Moves in quick hops and short swims between ledges rather than cruising the open water
- Watches activity outside the tank and often faces you from its perch
- Darts out to grab food as it drifts by, then settles back onto the rockwork
To do well with this species, provide plenty of stable live rock with shelves, overhangs, and multiple perching spots. Offer small meaty foods (like mysis, finely chopped seafood, and quality carnivore pellets) so it can grab bites as they pass its perch. A snug-fitting lid helps keep its active “perch-to-perch” movement contained.
Will a Falco Hawkfish eat cleaner shrimp or peppermint shrimp?
Many keepers report mixed outcomes—some individuals ignore larger shrimp, while others treat shrimp as food. In tanks with lots of rockwork, shrimp often have more opportunities to stay out of view.
Why does it “sit” so much—does that mean it’s stressed?
Perching is normal hawkfish behavior; they use ledges as lookout points and rest spots. It’s common to see them pause for long stretches, then shift to a new perch.
Can I keep two Falco Hawkfish together?
Most hobbyists keep a single Falco Hawkfish per tank. In larger systems, a bonded pair introduced together is sometimes kept successfully.
How do I reduce pushiness toward newly added fish?
A common approach is to add new fish with some separation at first (such as an acclimation box) so everyone gets used to seeing each other. Rearranging a few rock perches can also “reset” favorite lookout spots.
Why does mine miss food sometimes unless it’s right in front of it?
Many hawkfishes prefer to strike from a perch as food drifts past, rather than chasing it around the tank. Feeding in smaller portions over a few minutes can give it more chances to grab bites cleanly.
Each fish is checked for strong appetite and activity before we approve it for your tank.
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