Saltwater
Magnificent rabbitfish
Siganus magnificus
Siganidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 24 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 332 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Inhabits coral reefs and feeds on algae and small invertebrates. Adults occur in pairs, juveniles secretive in corals. Sometimes solitary. Maximum depth from Ref. 027115.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Lo magnificus
In other languages
- Pragtkaninfisk
- Andaman fox-face, Magnificent foxface, Rabbitfish, Spinefoot
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.