Arc Eye Hawkfish

Arc Eye Hawkfish

Paracirrhites arcatus

🧂 Saltwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟢 Easy 🥩 Carnivore Reef Safe (Caution)

Olive and red-brown hawkfish with a distinctive U-shaped marking behind the eye. Perches on corals watching for prey.

Tank Size

30 gal
minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

8–8.4
water acidity

Max Size

5"
12.7 cm

Lifespan

5–10 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Hardy and personable. Will eat small shrimp, crabs, and tiny fish. Hops from perch to perch throughout the day.

Feeding

Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and small meaty foods.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8" Naso Tang 18" Convict Tang 8"

Incompatible With

Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Powder Blue Tang 9" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Three Stripe Damselfish 3" Domino Damselfish 5" Springer's Damselfish 2" Four Stripe Damselfish 3" Jewel Damselfish 6" Clown Tang 15" Neon Goby 2"

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