Little Spinefoot

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Little Spinefoot

This marine aquarium fish is known as Little Spinefoot and the correct latin name is Siganus spinus. It belongs to 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. So 1 specimen requires at least 3480cm2 of water surface which is approximately 539 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is 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 pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.

Siganus Spinus is an omnivore.

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