Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus)

An elegant, red-lattice-patterned hawkfish with an elongated snout built for picking food from tight crevices. Reef safe with fish and coral, but keep an eye on it around small ornamental shrimp.

Care level: Easy · Temperament: Semi-aggressive · Max size: ~4" · Min tank: 30 gal · Reef safe: Yes (with caution around small shrimp) · Diet: Carnivore, meaty foods