Maldives White Stripe Terelabrus Hogfish

Breakthecycle2 · May 15, 2015

Anyone have one or know anything about it? I have the chance to get one. Not sure of full size and requirements. Are they like other hogfish?

eatbreakfast · May 15, 2015

Not like other hogfish. Tops out at 4". Extremely peaceful, does better at temps in low to mid 70's.

evolved · May 18, 2015

And also very shy compared to the hogfish norm. Needs peaceful tankmates.

Daniel@R2R · May 19, 2015

Found this info that I thought might be helpful: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/maldivian-white-stripe-terelabrus-hogfish-terelabrus-sp-2.101217/

ultimatemj · May 19, 2015

Easily my favorite that I've had...not shy once adult, 100% peaceful and a bit of a puppy dog personality (curious interactive).

If your other inhabitants would be accepting of it, you won't regret it!

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ultimatemj · May 20, 2015

Minor correction...I think mine was referred to as a "yellow stripe".

That and my pic didn't do the fish justice...here's a "pro shot"
The yellow squiggle from the mouth, under the eye, to the gills was florescent!

Mike&Terry · May 20, 2015

mdbannister said:
Found this info that I thought might be helpful: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/maldivian-white-stripe-terelabrus-hogfish-terelabrus-sp-2.101217/

That's our BOYS!

We acquired ours through LiveAquaria in 2012. They are extremely shy when first introduced. They are deep water fish and as someone else mentioned, they do better long term with cooler tank temps (low to mid 70's). Ours developed a "tan" under low watt LED's. Once adjusted to captive life, they are very personable. Ours act like "puppies" when you walk in the room and will eat out of your hand.