Paracirrhites xanthus
| Identification | A uniformly bright golden-yellow to orange hawkfish with the tufted dorsal-spine tips typical of the family. A clean, single-color rarity from the South Pacific. |
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| Maximum Length | 5.5″ |
| Origin | South Pacific (Tahiti, Pitcairn) |
| Minimum Tank Size | 55 Gallon |
| Reef Compatibility | Reef safe with caution. Will not harm corals but may eat small ornamental shrimp. |
Behavior
A hardy, characterful hawkfish that perches openly on rock and coral, darting out to seize food. Bold and easy to keep, but can be territorial toward other hawkfish and small bottom-dwellers. Provide prominent perching rock.
Diet & Feeding
Mysis, enriched brine, chopped shrimp and other meaty frozen foods; readily accepts prepared items.
Cautions
Will hunt small shrimp and may harass tiny gobies; keep one hawkfish per tank.