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About Bicolored Foxface
The Bicolored Foxface is characterized by a bright yellow head and upper body transitioning to white or pale gray on the lower half and tail. It has a small mouth, spiny dorsal fin, and venomous spines on its dorsal and anal fins that serve as a defense mechanism.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Great Barrier Reef to the Philippines and Indonesia.
- Aka
- Bicolored Foxface, Uspi Rabbitfish
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank required for adults; needs ample open swimming space • Tolerates 72-78°F; SG 1.020-1.025; stable pH 8.1-8.3 • Herbivore; feed quality marine algae, nori, spirulina-based foods daily • Can be aggressive toward similar-sized fish; best kept singly or in pairs • Prone to ich; quarantine recommended; nocturnal grazer behavior
- Notes
- Highly distinctive and popular foxface variant. Excellent algae eater. Venomous dorsal spines - handle with care.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Max Size
- 10
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Diet Details
- Primarily grazes on algae and marine plants in captivity. Offer varied vegetable matter including seaweed sheets, spirulina-based foods, and quality herbivore flakes. Supplement with occasional vitamin-enriched foods to support immune health.
- Diet
- herbivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Highly distinctive and popular foxface variant. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
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