Where to buy Two Barred Rabbitfish
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About Two Barred Rabbitfish
The Two Barred Rabbitfish displays a yellow body with two distinctive dark vertical bars running across the head and body. Like all rabbitfish, it has a large snout, venomous dorsal and anal spines, and a herbivorous dental plate.
Key facts
- Diet
- herbivore
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and Micronesia.
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality marine herbivore flakes, pellets, and dried seaweed (nori) 2–3 times daily. Supplement with fresh macroalgae such as Gracilaria or Ulva. Rabbitfish require substantial vegetable matter but may accept some mysis shrimp or frozen foods.
- Max Size
- 8
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Family
- Siganidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-79°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank; larger for multiple fish • Stable water params: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 • Herbivorous grazer; needs ample vegetation & algae • Rocky caves and hiding spots essential • May nip corals and invertebrates; best in FOWLR systems
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires large tank and plenty of algae. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Notes
- Excellent algae eater. Venomous dorsal spines - handle with care. Peaceful and reef safe with caution.
- Care Level
- Moderate
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