Name: RABBITFISH - BROWN SPOTTED Siganus stellatus
SKU: 24175
Price: 119.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

RABBITFISH – BROWN SPOTTED Siganus stellatus

$119.99

The Brown Spotted Rabbitfish is native to reefs of the western Indian Ocean, specifically around Africa, the Red Sea and Andaman Sea. With an elongated body that is white with small dark brown spots, the Brown spotted rabbitfish will make a stunning addition into both a reef or fish only with live rock aquarium. Not to be mistaken for the Gold Spotted Rabbitfish (Siganus punctatus), which also has small spots but these are a vivid orange. Though it has a peaceful demeanor, the Brown spotted rabbitfish can be kept successfully with more aggressive species because of its venomous dorsal spines that fish avoid. Because of this, great care must be taken when handling and to be congnicent of its whereabouts in the aquarium during maintenance. An adult Brown spotted rabbitfish can reach a size of approximately 15″. Note: This species isn’t frequently available.

Care Level: Moderate

Temperament: Peaceful

Reef Compatible: With Caution

General Description: The Brown Spotted Rabbitfish is native to reefs of the western Indian Ocean, specifically around Africa, the Red Sea and Andaman Sea. With an elongated body that is white with small dark brown spots, the Brown spotted rabbitfish will make a stunning addition into both a reef or fish only with live rock aquarium. Not to be mistaken for the Gold Spotted Rabbitfish (Siganus punctatus), which also has small spots but these are a vivid orange. Though it has a peaceful demeanor, the Brown spotted rabbitfish can be kept successfully with more aggressive species because of its venomous dorsal spines that fish avoid. Because of this, great care must be taken when handling and to be congnicent of its whereabouts in the aquarium during maintenance. An adult Brown spotted rabbitfish can reach a size of approximately 15″. Note: This species isn’t frequently available.

Diet Requirements: In the wild rabbitfish are primarily herbivorous. A diet largely consisting of algae-based foods is absolutely necessary to maintain optimal health and coloration. Vegetable based flake foods or frozen foods, that may also include spirulina algae, are excellent options. We also recommend offering dried seaweed on a rock or clip three times a week minimum. Brown spotted rabbitfish will consume various other protein-based frozen foods.

Care Requirements: A minimum 125 gallon aquarium with 18+ inch width is ideal. Smaller specimens can be temporarily raised in smaller quarters (no less than 75 gallons) as long as it is upgraded accordingly. This rabbitfish enjoys a variety of rock work and crevices to take refuge, but also should be provided with open swimming space. Rabbitfish are often sought after to add to a reef aquarium for not only their unique appearance, but their natural tendency to graze upon algae build up including nuisance bubble algae. The Brown spotted rabbitfish is not compatible with other rabbitfish, and this includes foxfaces. Their addition into a reef aquarium is “with caution” because in certain circumstances where adequate food is not provided, rabbitfish have been observed to nip at macroalgaes, and large polyp stony and soft corals. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025.

Purchase Size: Medium: 2-1/4″ to 4″; Large: 4-1/4″ to 6″

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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