Giant Hawkfish

Cirrhitus rivulatus


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The Giant Hawkfish (Cirrhitus rivulatus), also known as the Hieroglyphic Hawkfish, can be found among the Eastern Pacific Ocean. They have a golden-beige body with warmer colored streaks outlined by a dark cobalt. Feeding on crustaceans, small fish and even juvenile marine reptiles, their coloration helps them hide from their prey. Reaching a maximum size of 24 inches, they are among the largest Hawkfish known. Given their eventual size, they should be kept in a large tank of at least 180 gallons. Though they do not bother coral, they may not be suitable for a reef aquarium, as they may predate on smaller fish, such as chromis or anthias, or crustaceans. Hawkfish should have caves and outcroppings to hide among, to help them feel safe. 

Giant Hawkfish

Giant Hawkfish

Cirrhitus rivulatus


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Care Facts

Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: Pacific Ocean
Acclimation Time: 2+ hours
Reef Safe: Monitor
Invert Safe: No
Minimum Tank Size: 180 gallons
Max Size: 24 inches

The Giant Hawkfish (Cirrhitus rivulatus), also known as the Hieroglyphic Hawkfish, can be found among the Eastern Pacific Ocean. They have a golden-beige body with warmer colored streaks outlined by a dark cobalt. Feeding on crustaceans, small fish and even juvenile marine reptiles, their coloration helps them hide from their prey. Reaching a maximum size of 24 inches, they are among the largest Hawkfish known. Given their eventual size, they should be kept in a large tank of at least 180 gallons. Though they do not bother coral, they may not be suitable for a reef aquarium, as they may predate on smaller fish, such as chromis or anthias, or crustaceans. Hawkfish should have caves and outcroppings to hide among, to help them feel safe. 

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