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About Goldspotted Rabbitfish
Small, laterally compressed body with a beige to olive-green background color covered in distinctive gold or yellow spots throughout the head and body. Possesses venomous spines on the dorsal and anal fins, a characteristic feature of rabbitfish.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Aka
- Gold-spotted Spinefoot, Spotted Rabbitfish
- Family
- Siganidae
- Max Size
- 10
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet Details
- Primarily grazes on algae, seaweed, and macroalgae. In captivity, provide high-quality dried seaweed sheets (nori), marine algae preparations, and quality herbivore pellets supplemented with fresh vegetable matter. Should be fed daily with multiple small portions.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Central Pacific, including the Great Barrier Reef and Micronesia.
- Notes
- Excellent algae eater. Venomous dorsal spines - handle with care. Peaceful and reef safe with caution.
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon tank minimum; prefers spacious, open setup • Stable water params: pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.020-1.025, temp 72-78°F • Heavy grazer; requires abundant macroalgae and vegetable matter • Nocturnal; provide caves/shelters for daytime refuge • Can be territorial toward conspecifics and smaller fish
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires large tank and plenty of algae. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
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