Pacific (rabbitfish family range is the Indo-Pacific; the exact range was not checked for this entry).
Water
saltwater
Maximum size
24 cm
Temperature
24–27°C
pH
8.1–8.4
Hardness
Salinity SG 1.023–1.026
Minimum tank
400 litres
Care level
beginner
Temperament
peaceful
Reef safe
with_caution
Care
An active grazer that needs open swimming space and rockwork; the 400-litre minimum is our estimate from its adult size. Water figures given here are general marine aquarium guidance, not species-specific: 24–27 °C, pH 8.1–8.4 and salinity SG 1.023–1.026, with stable, well-oxygenated water. Safety: rabbitfish have venomous fin spines. A sting is very painful; handle with a net or container, never bare hands, and if stung immerse the wound in water as hot as can be tolerated and seek medical advice. Stressed fish raise their spines and may turn blotchy at night. This entry is written from the list of marine aquarium fish species only; the species' own article was not checked. Sources: Wikipedia, List of marine aquarium fish species (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Listofmarineaquariumfishspecies). Checked October 2026.
Diet
Mainly a grazer of algae. Offer nori and other marine algae on a clip daily, plus spirulina-based foods and some frozen mysis or brine shrimp.
Breeding
Not covered in our sources; not bred in home aquaria.
Compatibility and tank mates
Reef safe with caution: it usually ignores most corals but may nip soft and large-polyp stony corals. Peaceful with most fish; may squabble with other rabbitfish.
Last updated 8 October 2026. Community-edited care guide on Aquatic-Auctions.
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