Looking for hogfish for sale? Live Fish Store offers healthy hogfish, hardy and colorful members of the wrasse family, shipped overnight to aquarists across the USA. Hogfish are active, inquisitive saltwater fish that constantly patrol the rockwork, and their bold color changes from juvenile to adult make them rewarding long-term residents of larger aquariums.
Why buy hogfish from Live Fish Store
- Healthy, active fish: we select robust, feeding hogfish and pack them carefully for the trip.
- 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 hogfish for your tank
- Tank size: hogfish grow larger than most reef wrasses, so plan on roughly 75 gallons for the smaller species and 125 gallons or more for the larger ones, with open swimming space and a sand bed.
- Water: 72-78°F, specific gravity around 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, with a secure lid since hogfish can jump.
- Temperament: semi-aggressive; they mix well with tangs, angelfish, triggers and other sturdy fish but may bully small, timid species.
- Diet: carnivores that eat mysis shrimp, krill, chopped clam and squid, and quality pellets.
Hogfish generally ignore corals, but they feed on snails, hermit crabs, shrimp and other crustaceans, so they belong in fish-only or FOWLR systems rather than reef tanks with a clean-up crew.
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 hogfish reef safe?
They are safe with corals but will eat snails, crabs and shrimp, so they are best in fish-only or FOWLR aquariums.
What tank size do hogfish need?
Roughly 75 gallons for smaller species and 125 gallons or more for larger species as adults.
Are hogfish hardy?
Yes. Hogfish are among the hardier marine fish and adapt quickly to prepared foods, making them a solid choice for a FOWLR tank.
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