Saltwater Fish
Long-nosed Hawkfish.
Lacking a swim bladder, hawkfish do not hover in open water and instead perch on rocks and coral branches, watching with their elongated snout before darting out to ambush prey.
Live fish are priced per supplier batch — prices may vary. Call to confirm current pricing.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
Every animal is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it reaches the sales floor. This is a species we carry — it's most likely in the tanks around delivery days, but live stock changes daily. Please call (814) 456-9445 to confirm availability before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
- Scientific name
- Oxycirrhites typus
Good tank mates
The long-nosed hawkfish is a bold predator that will eat small shrimp, tiny fish, and ornamental crustaceans, so do not house it with cleaner shrimp, sexy shrimp, or fish small enough to swallow. It does well with similarly sized or larger active fish like tangs, larger wrasses, and dwarf angels that can hold their own. It is generally safe with corals but should be considered a hunter of mobile inverts rather than a true community fish.
Good to know
Lacking a swim bladder, hawkfish do not hover in open water and instead perch on rocks and coral branches, watching with their elongated snout before darting out to ambush prey.
Stock and individual temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice before you buy.
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660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
Mon–Fri 12–6 · Sat 11–4 · Sun closed. Call ahead on livestock — what's on the floor rotates.