The fox-faced rabbitfish is a good tank mate for the hog hog.
There are many different types of triggerfish in the wild and available for home or commercial aquariums. They tend to congregate on reefs and many triggerfish eat parasites from other fish when they are young. Some common types of hogfish include candy, masuda, and coral hogfish.
The sweet triggerfish is one of the most peaceful fish of this species. This type is also commonly known as the porcupine fish because it has the species’ characteristic spot on its tail, as well as an additional spot behind the eye. While this fish is generally peaceful, it can become territorial and fight with fish of the same species. It is a carnivorous fish belonging to the Labridae family and can be found in the oceans of Papua New Guinea and Japan. This fish is ideal for a home aquarium, containing at least 30 gallons of saltwater and growing to a maximum of 4 inches (10.6 cm).
The masuda porcupine is another type of small, peaceful porcupine. This is a vibrant and colorful fish nicknamed the mint hogfish for its red and white horizontal stripes. This fish is ideal for aquariums 20 gallons or larger with plenty of hiding places for the fish to retreat to, but can be a bit tedious to care for as it requires multiple feedings a day. It will eat shrimp, black worms, and other small sea creatures, so it should be kept in a fish-only tank.
One of the largest species of porcupine is the spotfin, or bodianus pulchellus, which grows up to 11.22 inches (28.5 cm). This fish likes to swim around tropical reefs and can be found near South Carolina, Bermuda, and Brazil. It is a very colorful species, with a red body and a white stripe that runs along the lower part of the body. This is an excellent starter fish for an aquarium with at least 20 gallons of saltwater. The spotfin feeds on crabs and small crustaceans, and juveniles of this species feed on parasites of other fish.
The coral hogfish is another of the largest fish of this species, growing up to 7 inches (17.8 cm). This is a beautiful and colorful reef fish with a burgundy head and pinkish-yellow body separated by a black band. This is another good fish for at least a 75 gallon reef tank, although as the fish grows it will begin to eat any minnows, snails, and other smaller creatures in the tank. Keeping more than one Coral Dogfish in an aquarium is not recommended as they will become aggressive towards each other.