Oragne Spot Rabbit Fish Medium

• Scientific Name: Siganus guttatus
• Common Names: Orange-Spotted Rabbitfish, Goldspotted Rabbitfish, Orange-Spotted Spinefoot
• Appearance: Features a silver or golden body with distinctive orange or rust-colored spots. Some individuals also show faint blue lines that enhance the spotted effect.
• Adult Size: Can grow up to 16.5 inches (42 cm), though medium-sized specimens typically range from 2.5 to 3 inches.

🧠 Behavior and Temperament

• Disposition: Peaceful toward most tankmates, though may show territorial behavior in confined spaces.
• Reef Compatibility: With caution—may nip at soft corals or large polyp stony corals if underfed.
• Tank Size Requirement: Minimum of 120–130 gallons to accommodate its active swimming and adult size.

🍽️ Diet and Utility

• Diet: Primarily herbivorous, feeding on benthic algae. In aquariums, it helps control nuisance algae like caulerpa, hair algae, bryopsis, and valonia.
• Feeding Needs: Should be offered a mix of algae-based foods and supplemental greens to prevent coral-nipping behavior.

⚠️ Special Considerations

• Venomous Spines: Possesses venomous dorsal, anal, and pelvic fin spines. Handle with care to avoid envenomation.
• Tank Setup: Requires open swimming space and stable water conditions. Best introduced to mature tanks with established algae growth. Shop the Orange Spot Rabbitfish at DNA Aquatic — a peaceful, reef-safe algae grazer with a silvery body covered in orange-gold spots. Hardy and active, this rabbitfish helps control nuisance algae while adding beauty and balance to reef or fish-only aquariums. An excellent choice for medium to large tanks. Backed by DNA Aquatic’s Live Arrival Guarantee.