Double-Bar Rabbitfish (10")

Siganus virgatus

 

Notes: The Virgate Rabbitfish is best kept singly, although pairs or small groups may be kept in aquariums of 125 gallons or more. This docile fish can thrive in either peaceful community tanks or aggressive predator tanks. It has venomous spines, which it can raise to ward off aggressive tank-mates.

 

Rabbitfish will eat a wide range of desirable and undesirable algae, and should not bother corals, provided they are well fed. They are not a threat to invertebrates or clams. Feed a varied diet of herbivore preparations containing different marine algae. This fish also loves live macro algae. CAUTION! All Rabbitfish have venomous spines and should be handled with caution. Use a scoop or specimen container instead of a net since their spines may get stuck in the net.