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Foxface One spot

Foxface One spot

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The One Spot Foxface Rabbitfish, also known as the Blotched Foxface (Siganus unimaculatus), is a peaceful, herbivorous fish with a bright yellow body, a white head, and a distinctive black spot or blotch on its upper rear. 

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Appearance:

  • Body: Bright yellow with a white head and a black band running from the mouth to the dorsal fin and a second black line from the shoulder to the chest. 
  • Spot: A prominent black spot or blotch on the upper rear body, which gives the fish its name. 
  • Head: White with a black band running from the mouth to the dorsal fin and a second black line running from the shoulder area to the chest. 
  • Eyes: Large, resembling a fox's eyes. 
  • Mouth: Elongated, rabbit-like, making them efficient algae grazers. 
  • Fin spines: Venomous dorsal and anal fin spines. 

Behavior and Care:

  • Temperament: Peaceful, but can be kept with more aggressive species due to their venomous spines. 
  • Diet: Herbivorous, requiring a diet rich in algae and vegetable matter. 
  • Size: Can grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) in length. 
  • Water Conditions: Specific gravity 1.020-1.025, temperature 72-78°F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4. 
  • Handling: Exercise caution when handling due to the venomous fin spines. 
  • Tank Size: Requires a large tank, ideally 70 gallons or larger. 
  • Reef Compatibility: Generally reef-safe if well-fed, but may nip at soft corals if hungry. 
  • Hardiness: A hardy species, well-suited for saltwater aquariums. 

 

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