Since Foxface rabbitfish primarily dine on algae,
they would primarily be considered to be reef safe
–certainly ignoring your crustaceans, and mostly ignoring your corals. However, there are a lot of reports of individuals who nip at some of the soft, fleshy coral polyps.
Can rabbit fish live together?
Temperament / Behavior : They can be aggressive with other rabbitfish but
may be able to co-exist with a member of the opposite sex
. Other fish should leave them alone because of their venomous dorsal fins.
Are Foxface Rabbitfish reef safe?
The Foxface Lo may be housed with more aggressive fish. Its predators will tend to leave it alone because of its venomous dorsal spines.
Rabbitfish are generally reef-safe if they are well fed
. If not, it is possible for them to nip at and consume some species of LPS and soft corals.
How big do rabbitfish get?
| Care Difficulty Beginner to intermediate, depending on species | Average Adult Size 8–21 inches long , depending on species | Diet Herbivorous | Minimum Habitat Size 75+ gallons, depending on species | Water temperature 74–80°F |
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Is rabbit fish Hardy?
These fish are
very hardy
and disease resistant and make an excellent addition to a medium- to large-sized saltwater aquarium. Rabbitfish are one of the few species that will eat problematic Bryopsis algae.
Are LPS corals easy to keep?
Blastomussa wellsi. Blastos are peaceful corals that won't attack their neighbors, and are
easy to care for
, which makes them perfect as a beginner LPS coral. Their preferred placement is middle of the tank or lower (bottom).
Do Foxface fish eat coral?
Since Foxface rabbitfish primarily dine on algae, they would primarily be considered to be reef safe–certainly ignoring your crustaceans, and
mostly ignoring your corals
. However, there are a lot of reports of individuals who nip at some of the soft, fleshy coral polyps.
How much does a Foxface fish cost?
| Bicolor Foxface Rabbitfish Siganus (Lo) uspi From $99.99 Foxface Rabbitfish Siganus (Lo) vulpinus From $99.99 | Onespot Foxface Rabbitfish Siganus unimaculatus From $89.99 Orange Spot Rabbitfish Siganus gutattus From $74.99 | Virgate Rabbitfish Siganus virgatus From $59.99 |
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Can you have more than one Foxface?
Add a third Foxface/Rabbit fish
. They work better in groups than in pairs. Also watch the amount of fish you're placing in the tank. A 120 is a good size for a reef tank but it can be on the small side for tangs and Rabbit/Foxface as they do grow fairly large, around 8′′-12′′ or so.
How many Foxfaces are in a tank?
Since these fish tend to grow big and need a bigger tank to swim around, for one fish, providing a tank that is at least 75 gallons or more is better. It is a saltwater fish. Therefore, it should be housed in a marine tank.
2 fish can be kept in a 150-gallon tank
, and so on.
Is one spot Foxface reef safe?
The One Spot Foxface may be housed with more aggressive fish since predators and aggressors will tend to leave it alone because of its venomous dorsal spines.
Rabbitfish are generally reef-safe if they are well fed
. If not, they may nip at or consume some species of LPS and soft coral polyps.
Can you have two Foxface in tank?
I have multiple Rabbitfish and Foxfaces and
you can keep them together without too many problems
. They're not like Tangs, as they don't fight that much with each other, but they will develop a pecking order. They need a good size tank, as they grew fairly fast, getting about 8′′-12′′ in a short period of time.
Can foxface live with clownfish?
Tank Mates for Foxface Rabbitfish
Foxfaces are great alongside Clownfish
, Angelfish, Damselfish, Engineer Gobies, Grammas, and really any fish that isn't going to be aggressive towards it.
What do you do if you get stung by a foxface?
To get rid of the sting it's best to
run the part that was stung under very hot water or place it under a hot light
, like a MH. Just be careful when placing it under a MH as you can get a very nasty burn from the bulb.
Do Foxface Rabbitfish eat bubble algae?
Bubble algae reproduce fast and bursting the bubbles may release spores that increase the reproduction rate and make it harder to remove.
Emerald Crabs & Foxface Rabbitfish eat Bubble Algae
.
How long can clownfish live?
It's been established that a lucky clownfish in the wild can live for up to
6 to 10 years
. In the aquarium the average age is often a bit shorter, but that doesn't always have much to do with the potential lifespan of the fish.
Are foxface poisonous?
Siganus unimaculatus (onespot foxface)
are venomous
and often kept in home aquariums.
Are rabbitfish good?
Given their reputation as exceptional algae eaters,
rabbitfishes would seem to be the ideal candidates for inclusion in a reef system
. And, indeed, several species will adapt well to life in the mini-reef. But your humble Salt Creep would recommend proceeding with caution in this area.
What's the easiest coral to keep?
| Name Features | Mushroom Coral Soft Coral All Placements | Toadstool Leather Coral Soft Coral Middle to Top Placement | Hammer Coral LPS Bottom to Middle Placement | Blasto Coral Bottom to Middle |
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Can you keep LPS and soft corals together?
LPS corals can be mixed with soft corals no problem, as long as you don't let them touch
.
Are zoanthids LPS?
In taxonomy, the terms “LPS” and “SPS” aren't even used. Stony corals all fall under the Order Scleractinia. While what we consider
soft corals (anemones, zoanthids, corallimorphs) are all under their own different orders
.
Are copper banded butterfly reef safe?
Copperband butterflyfish can grow to 8 inches (20 cm) but in a home aquarium are usually half that size. They do well at a normal reef temperature range of 75 to 84 °F (24 to 29 °C), with a tank size of at least 75 gallons and plenty of live rock to graze on.
This species can be considered reef safe
.
Will foxface eat shrimp?
Wrasses are carnivores! I have a coral banded shrimp in my tank and
the foxface does not bother him
but they are a pretty fiesty shrimp compared to most. If you want a shrimp, that might be a better pick.
What is the smallest foxface fish?
One spots are probably the smallest species of foxface or rabbit fish that you can get. They'll only get to about
7-8 inches
based on the research I've done. Minimum tank size would probably be no less than maybe 70ish.
What does a Foxface fish eat?
Algae, nori
are staples of their diet. Also feed some meaty foods. From everything I've read, easy fish to feed. Julian Sprung's Sea Veggies, Hikari Algae Wafers, Hikari Mega Marine Algae, Ocean Nutrition Formula-2 (flakes and pellets), Ocean Nutrition Spirulina Flakes, nori will do the job.
How long does a magnificent Foxface rabbitfish live?
How Long Do Magnificent Foxface Fish Live For? With the right conditions and diet, these Rabbitfish will live
between 5-7 Years
.
Where are Foxface fish found?
Distribution and habitat
The foxface rabbitfish occurs in
the far eastern Indian Ocean and in the western Pacific from Indonesia to the Marshall and Gilbert Islands north as far as Taiwan and south to New Caledonia and Australia
.
