Flame Hawkfish (Neocirrhites armatus)

Flame Hawkfish — Neocirrhites armatus

The Flame Hawkfish is an unmistakable reef aquarium favorite, featuring brilliant red coloration, bold black markings, and a personality that makes it one of the most entertaining fish in the tank.

Rather than constantly swimming in open water, Flame Hawkfish love to perch on rockwork and coral structures while watching everything happening around them. Their curious behavior and intense coloration make them an excellent centerpiece for both fish-only and carefully planned reef aquariums.

Each specimen is hand-selected, conditioned, and individually observed eating before shipping.

Quick Care Guide

Why the Flame Hawkfish Is Special

• Brilliant flame-red coloration with contrasting black markings
• Unique perching behavior and tons of personality
• Hardy once properly acclimated
• Excellent choice for adding color and character to the aquarium
• Frequently watches and interacts with activity outside the tank

Reef Safe With Caution

Flame Hawkfish generally leave corals alone, but they are natural predators and may hunt small ornamental shrimp and tiny crustaceans.

Larger established shrimp may have a better chance of coexisting, but compatibility cannot be guaranteed. This species is best considered reef safe with caution.

Feeding

The Flame Hawkfish is a carnivore that does best with a varied diet of high-quality meaty marine foods.

• Mysis shrimp
• Enriched brine shrimp
• Chopped marine seafood
• Quality frozen carnivore blends
• High-quality marine pellets

Tank Mate Considerations

Flame Hawkfish are bold and confident fish. They generally coexist well with appropriately sized community fish but may become territorial toward smaller or similarly shaped bottom-dwelling species.

• Provide plenty of rockwork and elevated perching locations
• Avoid extremely small fish that could be viewed as prey
• Use caution with ornamental shrimp
• Best kept with appropriately sized tank mates

Why Buy From Reefhacker

• Hand-selected for health, coloration, and activity
• Individually confirmed eating before shipping
• Professionally acclimated and conditioned
• Carefully packed for safe overnight transit
• Backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee

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Shipping Information

• Ships via overnight delivery
• Professionally insulated packaging
• Temperature protection when needed
• Carefully packed to minimize stress during transit