Foxface (Siganus vulpinus)

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Foxface

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Foxface

Siganus vulpinus

265 Litres (70 US G.)

20.3-22.9cm (8-9 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Herbivore
Pellet Foods
Other (See article)

8-12 years

Family

Siganidae





Additional names

Foxface, Foxface Lo, Foxface Rabbitfish

Additional scientific names

Amphacanthus vulpinus, Lo vulpinus, Teuthis tubulosa, Teuthis vulpina, Teuthis vulpinus


Origin

Sexing

Tank compatibility

Diet

An omnivore but leans more towards the herbivore side. Love seaweed sheets, flake food, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, krill, reef plankton, spirulina flakes etc.

Feeding regime

Feed twice a day. Leave seaweed sheets on a veggie clip for all day grazing.

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

Identification

Pictures

Videos

Foxface at London Zoo:

External links