Bicolor Foxface
Siganus uspi
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Suggested Tank
125+ gallons
Max Size
9.5 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A striking rabbitfish with a sharply divided body: the front two-thirds is dark purplish-brown to near-black and the rear third plus tail is bright yellow, offset by a white bar behind the eye and a fox-like snout. Peaceful and hardy in a large tank, it grazes rockwork constantly and is usually ignored by aggressive tankmates thanks to its venomous dorsal spines. Give it a long tank with open swimming room and caves to dart into, keep only one per system unless a bonded pair, and feed heavily on greens, underfed specimens may nip LPS and soft coral polyps.
Reef Safe
With caution
Environment
The Bicolor Foxface requires a large tank with plenty of swimming space. They prefer a tank with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding. They can adapt to a variety of lighting conditions, but they do best in a brightly lit tank, which encourages the growth of algae.
Behavior
The Bicolor Foxface is generally peaceful but can be semi-aggressive when threatened. It is known to display its venomous dorsal spines when it feels threatened. This fish is quite active and spends most of its time grazing on algae in the tank.
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