YELLOW BLOTCH RABBITFISH Siganus gutattus

Species:  Siganus gutattus

Common:  Orangespot Rabbitfish 

Category: Reef CAUTIONARY

APROX Purchase Size:

SMALL =  2 - 3 inches

MEDIUM =  3.01 - 4 inches

LARGE =  4.01 - 5 inches

X LARGE =  5.01 inches +

REEF SAFE : CAUTIONARY 

SPECIAL NOTE: Siganus doliatus is easy to keep, they readily accept frozen mysis and brine, flake food, and small pellet.  THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST ALGAE EATING FISH WE HAVE EVER HAD

Natural Ecology: Siganus doliatus are found exploring the reefs of Indonesia and Indo Pacific (Fiji) is one of the most often collection points, this fish grazes multiple types of algae.  They are known to be passive towards Tangs, however, when housing multiple rabbittfish aggression may occure in smaller aquariums

Aquarium Size : 75 GALLON MINIMUM 

 

ORIGIN: Fiji

 

Feeding: Plankton, blended Mysis shrimp, baby brine shrimp, pellet (occassionaly) and flake.

 

Aggression: NON Aggresive; This species is often very passive towards Tangs and other more aggressive species.