Decorated Rabbitfish

The Decorated Rabbitfish, also known as the Masked Spinefoot, usually travels in pairs along coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific. It is oblong-shaped. It is adorned with beautiful yellow marks with an orange tail and back. Its eyes are covered with a dark stripe that extends from the mouth's bottom up to the very top. When the black stripe passes the eye, it turns visible, giving an intriguing appearance for this Rabbitfish. It needs a larger or 180-gallon aquarium. It is a peaceful species, except for when it is kept in a group with other Rabbitfish. It is a very peaceful species, but the Decorated Rabbitfish may be housed with other fish that are more aggressive and may be maintained in groups. The predators of this fish will usually avoid it because of its spines with venom that it may raise in the event of being disturbed. It is important to be cautious when handling the fish to be safe from being infected by its venomous spines. Rabbitfish are generally safe for reefs if they are fed well. If not, it's possible to have them nibble at and eat some species of soft and LPS corals. Its diet should include various vegetable matter and algae. They eat red Gracilaria algae as well as any caulerpa species and dried seaweed by clip. Approximate Purchase Size: Small; 1 1/2" to 2" Medium; 2" to 4"; Large; 4" to 6"