Foxface (Siganus vulpinus)
1000,00 EGP – 1500,00 EGP
Facts
| Latin name | Siganus vulpinus – (Schlegel & Müller, 1845) |
| Local name | Foxface |
| Family | Siganidae – Siganus |
| Origin | Australia, East Pacific |
| Max length | 20 cm (7,9″) |
As aquarium fish
| Minimum volume | 700 l (185 gal) |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Suitable for aquarium | Suitable with care |
| Reef safe | Reef safe |
| Aggressiveness | Mostly peaceful but might be aggressive towards similar species |
Feed
| Recommended | Macroalgea (Eg. seaweed / nori) Microalgea (Eg. spirulina) |
| Mostly | Small crustaceans (Krill, mysis, artemia…) |
| Maybee | Large polyp stone coral (LPS) Soft coral |
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Description
Description
Beware of
Keep in mind
| Reef safe, when well fed |
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This species can be found nibbling soft coral and LPS if there is insufficient food available. |
| Well established aquarium with algae |
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These fish should be kept in a well run aquarium where they can “graze” algae from rocks and stones. If there are insufficient algae on the rocks, it is important to feed more frequently and supplement with algae rich food e.g. Spirulina. |
| Requires plenty of space for swimming. |
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This species revels in swimming and requires an aquarium with ample space. |
| Changes colour when frightened |
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This species changes colour when afraid. Typically, they become pale or brownish. |
| Effective algae-eaters |
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This species can eat large amounts of algae (relative to their size) from rocks, like green hair algae and filamentous algae. As it doesn’t eat every algae type, in case of a specific algae plague, find out more precise information. |
| Algae Eaters |
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Even though these fish enjoy a diverse type of frozen foods, it is imperative that its primary food, is algae based, thus ensuring that the fish`s immune system remains healthy. This can, for example, be plant based fish flakes, Nori seaweed or similar. |
| Highly venomous |
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This species is highly venomous and this venom can, under certain circumstances, be fatal. In case of poisoning, it is vital to have as much information as possible regarding the species/poison. Have telephone number for the poison hotline close to the aquarium. |
Keep in mind
| Reef safe, when well fed |
|---|
|
This species can be found nibbling soft coral and LPS if there is insufficient food available. |
| Well established aquarium with algae |
|---|
|
These fish should be kept in a well run aquarium where they can “graze” algae from rocks and stones. If there are insufficient algae on the rocks, it is important to feed more frequently and supplement with algae rich food e.g. Spirulina. |
| Requires plenty of space for swimming. |
|---|
|
This species revels in swimming and requires an aquarium with ample space. |
| Changes colour when frightened |
|---|
|
This species changes colour when afraid. Typically, they become pale or brownish. |
| Effective algae-eaters |
|---|
|
This species can eat large amounts of algae (relative to their size) from rocks, like green hair algae and filamentous algae. As it doesn’t eat every algae type, in case of a specific algae plague, find out more precise information. |
| Algae Eaters |
|---|
|
Even though these fish enjoy a diverse type of frozen foods, it is imperative that its primary food, is algae based, thus ensuring that the fish`s immune system remains healthy. This can, for example, be plant based fish flakes, Nori seaweed or similar. |
Additional information
| Highly venomous |
|---|
|
This species is highly venomous and this venom can, under certain circumstances, be fatal. In case of poisoning, it is vital to have as much information as possible regarding the species/poison. Have telephone number for the poison hotline close to the aquarium. |
Keep in mind
| Reef safe, when well fed |
|---|
|
This species can be found nibbling soft coral and LPS if there is insufficient food available. |
| Well established aquarium with algae |
|---|
|
These fish should be kept in a well run aquarium where they can “graze” algae from rocks and stones. If there are insufficient algae on the rocks, it is important to feed more frequently and supplement with algae rich food e.g. Spirulina. |
| Requires plenty of space for swimming. |
|---|
|
This species revels in swimming and requires an aquarium with ample space. |
| Changes colour when frightened |
|---|
|
This species changes colour when afraid. Typically, they become pale or brownish. |
| Effective algae-eaters |
|---|
|
This species can eat large amounts of algae (relative to their size) from rocks, like green hair algae and filamentous algae. As it doesn’t eat every algae type, in case of a specific algae plague, find out more precise information. |
| Algae Eaters |
|---|
|
Even though these fish enjoy a diverse type of frozen foods, it is imperative that its primary food, is algae based, thus ensuring that the fish`s immune system remains healthy. This can, for example, be plant based fish flakes, Nori seaweed or similar. |
Reviews (0)
| Highly venomous |
|---|
|
This species is highly venomous and this venom can, under certain circumstances, be fatal. In case of poisoning, it is vital to have as much information as possible regarding the species/poison. Have telephone number for the poison hotline close to the aquarium. |
Keep in mind
| Reef safe, when well fed |
|---|
|
This species can be found nibbling soft coral and LPS if there is insufficient food available. |
| Well established aquarium with algae |
|---|
|
These fish should be kept in a well run aquarium where they can “graze” algae from rocks and stones. If there are insufficient algae on the rocks, it is important to feed more frequently and supplement with algae rich food e.g. Spirulina. |
| Requires plenty of space for swimming. |
|---|
|
This species revels in swimming and requires an aquarium with ample space. |
| Changes colour when frightened |
|---|
|
This species changes colour when afraid. Typically, they become pale or brownish. |
| Effective algae-eaters |
|---|
|
This species can eat large amounts of algae (relative to their size) from rocks, like green hair algae and filamentous algae. As it doesn’t eat every algae type, in case of a specific algae plague, find out more precise information. |
| Algae Eaters |
|---|
|
Even though these fish enjoy a diverse type of frozen foods, it is imperative that its primary food, is algae based, thus ensuring that the fish`s immune system remains healthy. This can, for example, be plant based fish flakes, Nori seaweed or similar. |
Additional information
| Size | S, M, L |
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