Swallowtail Hawkfish, Cyprinocirrhites polyactis Mimic Filefish leftover food and other decaying

leftover food and other decaying organic matter

If algae levels are particularly low

Its white to dusky body is often adorned with a cross-hatch design and outlined with strong black or brown bands

Aquarium Specifications

Swallowtail Hawkfish, Cyprinocirrhites polyactis Mimic Filefish leftover food and other decayingThe Swallowtail Hawkfish has a mottled orange to red body. Its lyre shaped tail sets it apart from most of the other hawkfish in appearance. It may be grouped with other Swallowtail Hawkfish if all are introduced to the aquarium at the same time and if there is adequate room available. Although it eats very small fish and shrimp, it can make an excellent reef inhabitant under the right conditions. It uses anemones and large polyped corals for