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Falco HawkfishDwarf Hawkfish Family: Cirrhitidae
Latest Reader Comment - See More YUP MINES A KILLER! Just pulled the whole tank apart to get him out! It's a shame because I really liked the little fella, had lots of personality!
... (more) Julie 2008-06-12
The Falco Hawkfish or Dwarf Hawkfish is one of the most commonly seen of the hawkfish. They are a very interesting fish to watch and have very intricate and colorful markings. Although hard to see in the photo, they have bright yellow tufts (typical of hawkfish) on the dorsal fin rays.This is a fish that doesn't get real big, only up to 2.5 inches (6 cm). The Falco Hawkfish or Dwarf Hawkfish are readily available and easy to keep. For more Information on keeping this fish see:
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| Geographic Distribution Cirrhitichthys falco |
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| Data provided by FishBase.org |
The Falco Hawkfish or Dwarf Hawkfish is easy to keep. Hawkfish are among the hardiest of all marine fish.
Maintenance:
The hawkfish are carnivores. They do well on a diet which
includes all kinds of live, frozen, and flake foods. Best to feed small
amounts several times a day. We generally feed freeze dried krill, squid,
shrimp (the same kind people eat), mussels, and all kinds of chopped up
fish.
Habitat: Natural geographic location:
Falco Hawkfish or Dwarf Hawkfish are found in the western
Pacific, from the Philippines to Japan, Samoa, the Barrier Reef, and New
Caldonia. They inhabit shallow coastal to outer reef flats and slopes at depths up to 45 meters.
Foods:
All kinds of meaty foods from small fish and invertebrates;
crustaceans.
Social Behaviors:
Found singly on the reef with one male presiding over a
territory that will include 2 to 7 females.
Sex: Sexual differences:
The male is usually larger.
Breeding/Reproduction:
Indications are that it is haremic and spawns nightly. Occasionally in pairs. Typical Hawkfish courtship and spawning behavior is seen. See general breeding behavior
for Hawkfish in the Breeding
Marine Fish page.
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special requirements.
Temperature:
Hawkfish should be kept at temperatures between 75 and 80
degrees Fahrenheit.
Length/Diameter of fish:
Falco Hawkfish or Dwarf Hawkfish adults can grow to 6.0 cm
(2.5 inches).
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 20 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
Usually spends most of its' time on coral outcroppings near
the bottom.
Availability:
This fish is readily available and is inexpensive.
| Latest Comments |
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| YUP MINES A KILLER! Just pulled the whole tank apart to get him out! It's a shame because I really liked the little fella, had lots of personality!
2008-06-12 |
| I purchased a Falco Hawk about a month ago. In that time I lost a Chromis, shrimp, numerous snails and what ever else he killed. Not to mentioned all of the bites my Coral Beauty and my Dragon Wrasse sustained. That last straw was when my Dragon Wrasse (Beast) wouldn't come out to eat. He now resides in the fish store. Please be careful with these guys, they can be crazy!
2007-12-21 |
| My falco hawkfish named "B.A.M.F." is so awesome. When he doesnt look mad, he reminds me of a patient, yet ticked off Rambo. He looks about ready to kill a Vietnamese army with one arrow. Angrily eats ghost shrimp, but i dont know how he is with cleaners.
2007-09-05 |
| My dwarf hawk fish has systematically killed all of its tank mates in the last 3 months including a percula clown, firefish, pseudochromis, and red sea-star. Be sure to keep it well-fed!
2006-04-10 |
| my falco hawk has been easy to care for and simply a joy. i wanted to comment on how mine is with shrimp. i have a full grown coral banded and skunk cleaner in the tank (23 gallons by the way) and he has NEVER bothered them, in fact my skunk shrimp has tried to clean him and my hawkfish has darted away from the shrimp scared. i don't know if this is normal or if i got really lucky with my falco hawk. keep in mind that in this case the shrimp are bigger than the hawk fish, this could be why it has worked, because i have put some small ghost shrimp in there and my falco went mad trying to catch them!
2006-02-12 |
| Comments Dr Jungle REALLY Likes to Hear! |
| I am rather new to the saltwater hobby, (13 months),so I am still learning about new species and their compatibility. One such species I was very impressed with was the Falco Hawkfish. I enjoyed watching this fish sit on my live rock and watch his environment like a little old man. My joy lasted all of two weeks as one by one my turbo snails started to go from active tank cleaners to empty shells. Two additional weeks past and my "bad feeling" about my new pet was confirmed when my beloved cleaner shrimp disappeared. I still think the hawk was cool but, BEWARE. Please read all info on this site on compatibility BEFORE you get one, unless you will not keep ANY TYPE of snail or shrimp. 2004-03-02 |
| The info i got from your site was great.
You told me everything i needed to know.....thanks 2003-11-08 |
Author: David Brough. CFS.
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