{"product_id":"black-spot-foxface","title":"Black Spot Foxface","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Black Spot Foxface\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Spot Foxface, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eOne Spot Foxface or Blackblotch Foxface\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a striking rabbitfish recognised by its \u003cstrong\u003ebright yellow body, black facial markings, white lower face and distinctive black spot on the upper rear body\u003c\/strong\u003e. The black spot is the key feature separating it from the closely related Foxface Rabbitfish, \u003cem\u003eSiganus vulpinus\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Spot Foxfaces are excellent \u003cstrong\u003ealgae-grazing fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and spend much of their day browsing across rockwork for algae. They are generally peaceful community fish and can make excellent additions to established reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are primarily herbivorous and should receive plenty of \u003cstrong\u003enori, marine algae, Spirulina and quality herbivore foods\u003c\/strong\u003e. A well-fed specimen is less likely to show interest in corals. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all rabbitfish, they have \u003cstrong\u003evenomous spines in their fins\u003c\/strong\u003e, so care should be taken when handling, catching or moving them. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSiganus unimaculatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Spot Foxface \/ One Spot Foxface \/ Blackblotch Foxface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Siganidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Rabbitfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–25 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Caution\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature marine and reef aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Black Spot Foxfaces reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally \u003cstrong\u003ereef compatible with caution\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are excellent algae grazers, but hungry individuals can occasionally nip at some corals. Maintaining a consistent herbivorous diet helps reduce this risk. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Black Spot Foxfaces eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey primarily eat \u003cstrong\u003ealgae and seaweed\u003c\/strong\u003e. Provide nori, marine algae, Spirulina-based foods and quality herbivore pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Black Spot Foxface get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a large aquarium with plenty of swimming room is recommended. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Black Spot Foxfaces aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally peaceful towards most community fish. However, they may become territorial towards other rabbitfish or Foxface species. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the black spot for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large black spot on the upper rear body is the distinctive feature of \u003cem\u003eSiganus unimaculatus\u003c\/em\u003e. The closely related \u003cem\u003eSiganus vulpinus\u003c\/em\u003e does not have this permanent spot. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot feeding enough algae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are dedicated herbivores and should receive regular marine algae and vegetable foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssuming they will never nip corals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hungry Foxface may occasionally investigate corals, particularly if its dietary needs aren't being met.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping multiple rabbitfish in a small aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerritorial behaviour can develop between rabbitfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling them without care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir dorsal, pelvic and anal spines contain venom and can deliver a very painful sting. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding one to an immature aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mature aquarium with established algae growth provides valuable natural grazing opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite their peaceful nature, they become substantial active fish and need room to explore and graze.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Medium large","offer_id":48917882830987,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/T7Gfhj3ncD-ThHufkArFe-Xc7eULQnyFR0wOBu_iebzuT1L9kyzpabOSm70_k--HdAqjAz-gkhpKK1T22LSVwUq1V0JSe6lao6boLxADqvs7WUOEclvi_CgIydvT6rsbbh-7ZaEAiw6iZAN1yPJtso0xaFKrm-b4zUZC_9LaDG8sDNpDlP2hGJa.jpg?v=1787037248","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/black-spot-foxface","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}