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About Magnificent Foxface
Bright yellow head and anterior body with a distinctive black mask-like marking across the eyes; rear half transitions to dark brown or maroon. The body is compressed and disc-shaped with venomous dorsal spines.
Key facts
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality herbivorous preparations including nori, spirulina, and marine vegetable flakes. Supplement with blanched zucchini or spinach 3–4 times weekly. This species grazes constantly in nature and benefits from frequent small offerings.
- Max Size
- 9
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, from Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef and the Philippines.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon tank minimum, preferably 125+ gallons • Stable water parameters: pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025, temp 72–78°F • Excellent filtration and water flow to support good water quality • Varied herbivorous diet (nori, spirulina, high-quality pellets) • May nip at soft corals and polyps; monitor closely in reef tanks
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Appearance
- Bright yellow head and anterior body with a distinctive black mask-like marking across the eyes; rear half transitions to dark brown or maroon. The body is compressed and disc-shaped with venomous dorsal spines.
- Difficulty Level
- Expert - Requires advanced knowledge and experience with marine aquariums.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
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