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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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