Scarlet Hawkfish - Neocirrhites armatusScarlet Hawkfish (Neocirrhites armatus) The Scarlet Hawkfish, Neocirrhites armatus, is a bold and colourful marine hawkfish, instantly recognised by its rich red body, darker facial markings and alert, watchful behaviour. Also commonly known as the Flame Hawkfish, this species is full of personality and is often seen perching on rockwork, coral branches or ledges while observing everything around it. Hardy, active and visually striking, it can make an

Keep it away from neighbouring corals to reduce the risk of coral warfare and tissue damage

surgeonfish or similar algae-grazing species

They are active grazers that spend much of the day moving across reef surfaces and defending feeding territories

finer snout

Groups provide a more natural display and help reduce nervous behaviour

It features long

usually at depths of around 7–55 metres

Encrusting to massive brain coral growth form with rounded corallites and fleshy tissue

Naoko's Fairy Wrasse is part of a group of similar Indian Ocean and Indonesian fairy wrasses

Smalls 4-5 cm

though its shy demeanor requires a carefully structured tank environment with plenty of hiding spots

It is generally found from around 3–35 metres depth