Stocky Hawkfish

I will strictly adhere to the provided format for the Stocky Hawkfish (Cirrhitus pinnulatus), also commonly known as the Marbled Hawkfish or Whitespotted Hawkfish:

Stocky Hawkfish (Cirrhitus pinnulatus) is a robust, moderately aggressive, and somewhat secretive species that is not generally recommended for reef tanks or smaller community aquariums due to its large adult size and highly predatory nature towards most mobile invertebrates and small fish. This is one of the largest hawkfish species, boasting a stocky body with a complex and cryptic coloration that ranges from olive to light brown, featuring mottled patterns of irregular reddish-brown spots that can sometimes form vague vertical bars, contrasted by scattered large white blotches, and distinct wavy rusty-orange lines/spots on the head. Given its size and feeding habits—primarily consuming crabs, other crustaceans, brittle stars, sea urchins, and small fish in the wild—it is best suited for a large, fish-only-with-live-rock (FOWLR) system. It can reach a maximum size of up to 12 inches (30 cm). It requires a minimum aquarium size of 75 gallons or larger (some sources recommend much larger, $2000L/500+ gallons for adult specimens) to accommodate its large size and territorial nature, with an abundance of secure, heavy rockwork, ledges, and caves for perching and refuge, and a secure lid as this species is a strong jumper. Its diet should consist of a varied and heavy regimen of meaty foods, including chopped marine fish, large shrimp, clams, quality frozen carnivore preparations, and occasionally live ghost shrimp to satisfy its predatory instincts, fed multiple times daily. International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos/videos after arrival at IA. Several species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.