Orange-spotted Spinefoot Aquarium Care Guide
Siganus guttatus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: intermediate
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: herbivore
- Minimum tank size: 180 gallons
- Compatibility: Can be kept with other robust, non-aggressive fish. Avoid keeping with very small or timid species. Generally best kept singly or in a very large tank with other rabbitfish if introduced simultaneously.
- Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with ample live rock for grazing and hiding. Good water quality is essential. Provide plenty of open swimming space. May nip at corals, especially soft corals and LPS, if not adequately fed with vegetable matter.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 23-28°C (73-82°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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