One Spot Foxface — representative photo by Rickard Zerpe

One Spot Foxface — Siganus unimaculatus

$99.99

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Care at a glance

Care level: Moderate
Temperament: Generally peaceful; cautious with rabbitfish
Reef compatibility: With caution
Adult size: 8 in
Recommended tank: 100+ US gal
Origin: Ask about the current lot
Diet: Herbivore
Suggested foods: Nori, marine algae and varied marine foods

Look for the dark spot high on the rear flank, above the yellow body and behind the black-and-white face. Siganus unimaculatus is a marine rabbitfish that grazes on algae.

Detailed care

Adult size: About 8 in.
Our recommended adult aquarium: 100+ US gallons with open swimming space and rockwork for shelter.
Reef compatibility: With caution. Individuals may nip at corals, including some LPS and soft corals.
Feeding: Offer marine algae or nori regularly alongside a varied diet of marine foods.
Handling: Venomous spines. Avoid direct contact when transferring the fish or working in the aquarium.

François Neo’s advice

I choose a foxface for its grazing behavior and adult fit in the aquarium. Make sure it has reliable access to food and observe how it behaves around your corals and other rabbitfish.

S, M and L refer to purchase size. Ask us for current measurements. The photo represents the species.

Photo by Rickard Zerpe under CC BY 2.0.