Auriga or Threadfin Butterfly Acanthurus lineatus The Coral Hogfish needs to

The Coral Hogfish needs to be kept in a 70 gallon or larger fish-only tank

and frozen foods such as mysis shrimp

as well as solitary and colonial polyps

Ease of Care: Ideal for intermediate hobbyists due to its specific dietary and environmental requirements

the largest female of the group will often morph to take its place

Auriga or Threadfin Butterfly Acanthurus lineatus The Coral Hogfish needs toThe Auriga Butterflyfish, also known as the Threadfin Butterflyfish, is one of the more popular and readily available butterflyfish. Generally a hardy species, in the wild it is found on inner and outer reef slopes. As with many fish, the Threadfin Butterfly's color and markings can vary with the region of origin. Red Sea specimens tend to lose the eyespot (false eye to confuse predators) on the dorsal fin. The Auriga Butterflyfish is quite shy and