Shop hawkfish for sale at Live Fish Store and add a fish that watches the tank as closely as you do. Hawkfish are hardy, colorful saltwater fish that perch on rocks and coral heads, scanning for food before darting out to grab it. Their alert posture and bold patterns make them favorites in reef and fish-only tanks, and we ship them overnight.
Why buy hawkfish from Live Fish Store
- Healthy, robust fish: we choose active, feeding hawkfish and pack them carefully for transit.
- Overnight shipping: live fish ship via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Next Day Air.
- Live arrival guarantee: report any DOA within 2 hours of delivery for store credit or a replacement.
- Free shipping on $80+: qualifying aquatic-life orders of $80 or more ship free.
Choosing the right hawkfish for your tank
Smaller species such as the flame hawkfish are comfortable in tanks of around 30 gallons and up, while longnose and larger hawkfish typically need 50 to 75 gallons or more. Provide plenty of rockwork and coral branches to perch on, standard reef water of 72-78°F with a specific gravity around 1.023-1.025, and a lid, since hawkfish can jump.
Hawkfish are semi-aggressive and territorial toward their own kind, so keep one per tank and avoid very small, docile tankmates. They will not harm corals, but they are predators that may eat ornamental shrimp, small crabs and tiny fish, which makes them reef safe with caution. Feed a varied diet of mysis shrimp, krill, chopped seafood and quality pellets once or twice a day.
Shipping and live arrival guarantee
Live fish ship overnight via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Next Day Air to minimize time in transit. Every order is covered by our live arrival guarantee: report a DOA within 2 hours of delivery for store credit or a replacement. Qualifying aquatic-life orders of $80 or more ship free within the USA.
Frequently asked questions
Are hawkfish reef safe?
They are safe with corals but may eat small shrimp and crabs, so choose invertebrate tankmates carefully.
What tank size do hawkfish need?
Around 30 gallons or more for small species and 50 to 75 gallons or more for larger ones.
Are hawkfish good for beginners?
Yes. Hawkfish are hardy, disease resistant and eat prepared foods readily, as long as their tankmates are chosen wisely.
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