Siganus vulpinus
| Identification | Golden-yellow body coloration with black and white masked facial area. |
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| Maximum Length | At maturity these fish attain a size from 7-10 inches. |
| Origin | Central/Western Pacific |
| Minimum Tank Size | 75 Gallon |
| Reef Compatibility | Will browse on desirable and undesirable algae. If fed well, will typically ignore corals, although some will nip and even eat large polyped species and certain soft coral polyp. |
Behavior
Very Shy fish. When scared, will change its’ color to a brownish color.
Diet & Feeding
Varied Diet, mostly vegetable matter. Feed dried and frozen foods for herbivores that contain Spirulina.
Cautions
It should be noted that the 13 dorsal, 4 ventral and 7 anal fin rays all have poison within them which is secreted by poison glands at their base. A wound inflicted by one of these rays is extremely painful but rarely fatal, unless a known circulatory system problem or allergic reaction occurs. To minimize the pain it is recommended that a hard compress be applied immediately to de-nature the poison, thus minimizing the pain.