Lyretail Hawk

Introduction

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Latin Name: Cyprinocirrhites polyactis
Common Name(s): Lyretail Hawk, Swallowtail Hawk, Soaring Hawkfish
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Adult Full Size: 6″
Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons
Reef Safe: With Caution (Will not bother coral, but may eat small crustaceans)
UV Required:No
Protein Skimmer Required: No
Foods: ABN Marine Flakes, ABN Chromo Pellets, Mysis Shrimp, Brine Shrimp, Plankton, Krill

Description: The Lyretail Hawkfish is a great fish for beginners, while also boasting bright red and orange colors. This fish will readily accept Vitamin C soaked pellets and prepared frozen foods. They are very hardy and will add tons of personality to an aquarium. This fish can be added to a reef tank with caution, as they will not bother corals but may go after invertebrates such as crabs and shrimp.