Blue-Spotted Spinefoot (Siganus corallinus)
Fish in the family Siganidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A stocky, disc-shaped fish with yellowish-brown body coloration and distinctive bright blue spots scattered across the head and body. Venomous spines are present on the dorsal and anal fins.
Diet and feeding
Primarily herbivorous, feeding on macroalgae and filamentous algae in the wild. In captivity, provide high-quality dried seaweed, marine algae sheets, and herbivorous pellets daily. Supplement with fresh or frozen vegetable matter such as blanched spinach.
Difficulty and care for the Blue-Spotted Spinefoot
Moderate - Variant of Coral Rabbitfish. 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 Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef and Philippines.
Keeper notes
Variant of Coral Rabbitfish with blue-spotted pattern. Excellent algae eater. Venomous dorsal spines - handle with care.
Log Blue-Spotted Spinefoot in your reef tank
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