{"product_id":"freckled","title":"Freckled Hawkfish (Paracirrhites Forsteri)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFreckled Hawkfish (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eParacirrhites forsteri\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eFreckled Hawkfish\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eForster’s Hawkfish\u003c\/b\u003e or the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"63\"\u003eBlack-sided Hawkfish\u003c\/b\u003e, is a charismatic and predatory member of the hawkfish family. It is famous for its \"perching\" behavior—sitting on high points of the reef like a bird of prey—and its remarkably expressive, independent eyes. While they are full of personality and very hardy, they are one of the more aggressive hawkfish and should be housed with caution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Freckled Hawkfish, Forster’s Hawkfish, Black-sided Hawkfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eParacirrhites forsteri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Indo-Pacific (Red Sea to the Hawaiian Islands)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 20–22 cm (approx. 8–9 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–10+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003eSemi-aggressive to Aggressive\u003c\/b\u003e; highly predatory toward small fish\/inverts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Carnivore – Loves meaty seafood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Freckled Hawkfish undergoes a notable color change as it matures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Freckles\":\u003c\/b\u003e The head is covered in a dense pattern of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003esmall black or reddish spots\u003c\/b\u003e (the freckles), which remain throughout its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJuveniles:\u003c\/b\u003e Often start with a yellowish body and a white stripe running horizontally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdults:\u003c\/b\u003e The body typically becomes a deep olive-to-maroon color, often with a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eprominent black band\u003c\/b\u003e or \"side\" on the rear half of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinned \"Cirri\":\u003c\/b\u003e Like all hawkfish, they have small tufts of skin (cirri) at the tips of their dorsal fin spines, which look like tiny feathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Watchman\":\u003c\/b\u003e This fish lacks a swim bladder. Instead of swimming in the water column, it \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eperches on coral heads or rocks\u003c\/b\u003e, watching for food. It will literally follow your movements with its eyes as you walk past the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePredatory Nature:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eNot safe with small tank mates.\u003c\/b\u003e Anything that can fit in its mouth (small gobies, firefish, or blennies) is a potential meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInvertebrate Risk:\u003c\/b\u003e They will eat \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eornamental shrimp\u003c\/b\u003e (Peppermint, Sexy, or Skunk Cleaner shrimp) and small crabs. They are usually safe with larger snails and hermit crabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003eYes, with corals.\u003c\/b\u003e They do not eat corals, though their habit of perching on them can sometimes irritate sensitive polyps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Best kept with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003elarger, robust fish\u003c\/b\u003e such as Tangs, Angelfish, Triggers, and large Wrasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e A minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e190L–285L (50–75 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e is required to provide enough territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eprominent perching spots\u003c\/b\u003e (flat-topped rocks or branching corals) and many caves. They like to have a \"viewing platform\" to survey the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLid is Mandatory:\u003c\/b\u003e While they don't swim much, they are powerful \"jumpers\" when startled or when lunging for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e They are aggressive eaters. Offer a variety of meaty frozen foods like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003emysis, krill, chopped squid, and silversides\u003c\/b\u003e. They will also readily accept high-quality pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Freckled Hawkfish?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThe Freckled Hawkfish is for the hobbyist who wants a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003efish with \"brains.\"\u003c\/b\u003e They are incredibly observant and have a bold, interactive presence. If you have a larger tank with bigger fish and don't plan on keeping small shrimp or tiny gobies, the Freckled Hawkfish is a hardy, colorful, and fascinating addition that will likely become the \"manager\" of your reef's rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819289993450,"sku":"18821","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Freckled-Hawkfish.jpg?v=1769596838","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/freckled","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}