Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – frozen mysis, krill, marine pellets, occasional clam meat
Aquarium species profile
Arc Eye Hawkfish
Paracirrhites arcatus · Indo-Pacific (Hawaii, widespread)
Minimum tank30 gal
Adult size5"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature72–80°F
pH range8.1–8.4
Compatible tank mates
Robust mid-sized reef fish; tangs, larger wrasses
Tank mates to avoid
Small fish, ornamental shrimp, very passive fish
Care notes
Distinctive orange arc behind eye. Perches on rocks waiting to ambush. Will eat small fish and shrimp. Hardy and easy to feed. Reef-safe with corals.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.