Little Spinefoot
This species is known as Little Spinefoot and the correct latin name is Siganus spinus. It belongs to the Rabbitfish family. (e) Origin of this fish is Indo-West Pacific. (e)
Little Spinefoot can grow up to 29 cm what is approximately 11 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 3480cm2 of water surface which is approximately 539 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 have 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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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 3480cm2 of water surface which is approximately 539 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 have 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.
Related fish profiles in the database
- Siganus Corallinus (Blue-Spotted Spinefoot)
- Siganus Doliatus (Barred Spinefoot, Barred Rabbitfish, Pencil-Straeked Rabbitfish)
- Siganus Guttatus (Orange-Spotted Spinefoot)
- Siganus Javus (Streaked Spinefoot)
- Siganus Magnificus (Magnificent Rabbitfish)
- Siganus Virgatus (Barhead Spinefoot)
- Siganus Vulpinus (Foxface)
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