Bicolored Foxface (Siganus uspi)
Fish in the family Siganidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Bicolored Foxface is characterized by a bright yellow head and upper body transitioning to white or pale gray on the lower half and tail. It has a small mouth, spiny dorsal fin, and venomous spines on its dorsal and anal fins that serve as a defense mechanism.
Diet and feeding
Primarily grazes on algae and marine plants in captivity. Offer varied vegetable matter including seaweed sheets, spirulina-based foods, and quality herbivore flakes. Supplement with occasional vitamin-enriched foods to support immune health.
Difficulty and care for the Bicolored Foxface
Moderate - Highly distinctive and popular foxface variant. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Great Barrier Reef to the Philippines and Indonesia.
Keeper notes
Highly distinctive and popular foxface variant. Excellent algae eater. Venomous dorsal spines - handle with care.
Log Bicolored Foxface in your reef tank
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