Product Description
The Yellow Foxface (Siganus vulpinus) is a vibrant, yellow marine fish with a distinctive black-and-white face mask, known for its venomous spines used defensively and its algae-grazing diet, making it a popular, hardy, but cautious addition to saltwater aquariums, requiring spacious tanks (125+ gallons) and a diet of greens to thrive and avoid nipping corals.
Appearance & Characteristics
Color: Bright yellow body with a white face, black band through the eye, and a dark chest patch.
Face: Unique, fox-like snout with black and white markings.
Size: Grows up to 10 inches (25 cm).
Venom: Has venomous dorsal and anal spines for defense; a sting is painful but rare if not handled.
Behavior & Temperament
Peaceful: Generally peaceful, but territorial with other rabbitfish.
Solitary/Pairs: Often solitary or forms lifelong pairs as adults.
Stress Response: Can change color dramatically (to dull gray/brown) and hide when stressed or threatened.
Aquarium Care
Tank Size: Minimum 125 gallons (400L) for a single specimen.
Diet: Herbivorous; needs plenty of algae (nori, spirulina) and fresh vegetables; can nip corals if hungry, so keep well-fed.
Reef Safe: With caution; may eat some soft/LPS corals if not fed enough.
Compatibility: Good with aggressive fish but avoid other rabbitfish unless introduced together.
Origin & Habitat
Region: Native to the tropical Indo-Pacific, from the Western Philippines to the Great Barrier Reef.
Habitat: Found in coral reefs and lagoons, often in covered areas.
