Fish Id Please

[JohnWhite]

I beleive these fish are saltwater fish, but I'm not sure. They are both about 6-8 inches in total length. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[The-Wolf]

the first is a wrasse of some kind
the second is a trigger of somekind
perhaps a salty expert will be along soon to
say exactly which ones.

 

[SkiFletch]

The first is actually a hogfish which are closely related to wrasses. The second is a Triggerfish for sure, although I dont know the exact species. Hogfish are generally peaceful to other fish and sometimes like to munch on snails/hermits. Triggerfish also tend to have an invertebrate appetite and depending on the species can be highly aggressive. They both tend to require large tanks 75g and up

 

[JohnWhite]

Thanks! Received an email from the aquarium's curator:

Top one is indeed a Spotfin Hogfish (Bodianus pulchellus)
Bottom one is a Sargussum Triggerfish (Xanthichthys ringens)

Thanks for your help!

 

[Lynden]

Those are a couple of nice fish you have there. Both of them are very peaceful and reef-safe.