Lyretail Hogfish , Bodianus anthioides Nyos Opus SlimLine 440 G2 Aquarium and Cabinet - Basalt Grey so a tight fitting canopy

so a tight fitting canopy is recommended

They have a very dramatic

Juvenile fish sport a dark horseshoe-shaped mark on the shoulders

Being a Caribbean species this snapping shrimp will not pair with shrimp Gobies

Beautiful multi coloured strain

Lyretail Hogfish , Bodianus anthioides Nyos Opus SlimLine 440 G2 Aquarium and Cabinet - Basalt Grey so a tight fitting canopyThe Lyretail Hogfish has a reddish orange face and white posterior with red highlights. It has a beautiful long tail, hence its name. The Lyretail Hogfish found in the Indo Pacific, Red Sea, to Srilanka. This hardy fish is probably one of the best Hogfish to keep in a home aquarium. It is one of the last aggressive but is best when kept with moderately aggressive tank mates like Tang Fish and Angelfish. Adult Lyretail Hogfish are often seen blowing