Also known as: Long Nose

The Oxycirrhites typus grows up to 5 inches.  The small size will come to you generally 1 to 2 inches; the medium generally 2 to 3 inches; the large generally 3 to 5 inches.  The Longnose Hawkfish prefers a tank of at least 20 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.  The Oxycirrhites typus is a carnivore and likes to eat meaty treats (like feeder shrimp).  The Longnose Hawkfish is a low maintenance fish.  The Longnose Hawkfish may act aggressively toward other fish.  This is a hardy fish.  Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).  Central America.  Better in pairs. Likes to hide in a red gorgonian. The Long-Nose Hawkfish, Oxycirrhites typus, Bleeker 1857. The Hawkfish most hobbyists have seen and want. This superlatively suitable aquarium species reaches approximately five inches in total length.

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