This species is known as
Little Spinefoot and the correct latin name is
Siganus spinus. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Rabbitfish family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
Venomous, but peaceful species.
Little Spinefoot can grow up to 29 cm what is approximately 11 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 3480cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 539 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Little 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.
Siganus Spinus is an omnivore.
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Document modified on Sat Dec 22 11:57:35 UTC 2007
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