Little Spinefoot (Siganus spinus)
Fish in the family Siganidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, compressed body with yellow-green coloration and alternating blue and yellow horizontal stripes. Distinctive venomous spines on dorsal and anal fins; resembles other rabbitfish but remains notably petite and delicately marked.
Diet and feeding
Primarily grazes on macroalgae and microalgae in reef environments. In captivity, feed high-quality vegetable-based flake foods, nori sheets, and spirulina supplements several times daily. Occasional meaty supplements (small amounts of mysis shrimp) are tolerated but should not dominate the diet.
Difficulty and care for the Little Spinefoot
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia.
Log Little Spinefoot in your reef tank
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