Rabbitfish – Two Barred

Two Barred Rabbitfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 22.5cm (11″)

Diet: Herbivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 12 years

Scientific Name: Siganus Virgatus

Other Names:  Barred Spinefoot

Coral Safe: Yes with caution

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size: 2 – 3 inches

The two barred rabbitfish, scientific name Siganus Virgatus is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. Two barred rabbitfish can grow up to 11” and can live up to 12 years. Rabbitfish are herbivores and should be fed different types of algae such as pellets and nori sheets. Two barred rabbitfish should be kept singly or in bonded pairs, they will fight with other rabbitfish. Rabbitfish are known to nip at coral if they are not properly fed and they will not bother invertebrates. Rabbitfish can be kept with peaceful tankmates but they can also be kept with large aggressive tankmates due to their venomous spines on their dorsal fin. Caution should be taken when moving these fish and the dorsal fin should never be touched. Two barred rabbitfish are also referred to as the barred spinefoot.