Foxface Lo (Siganus vulpinus)
Fish in the family Siganidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A striking yellow and white rabbitfish with a foxlike snout. The body is primarily yellow with white patches on the head and gill covers; the dorsal and anal spines are venomous and require careful handling.
Diet and feeding
Feed high-quality herbivore preparations, dried seaweed, and nori several times daily. While primarily herbivorous, they will occasionally consume small crustaceans and organic matter. Provide abundant vegetable matter to prevent aggressive grazing on corals and macroalgae.
Difficulty and care for the Foxface Lo
Moderate - Foxface Rabbitfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef, including the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and surrounding reef systems.
Log Foxface Lo in your reef tank
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