This fish is known as
Barhead Spinefoot and the correct latin name is
Siganus virgatus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Rabbitfish family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This species is peaceful, but venomous as well.
Barhead Spinefoot can grow up to 30 cm what is approximately 11 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 3600cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 558 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Barhead Spinefoot fish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.
An omnivore.

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Document modified on Sat Dec 22 12:02:46 UTC 2007
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