 | Rabbitfish and Foxfaces make good additions to a reef tank, but they need a good size tank, at least 4’+, as they’re very skittish and grow quite large, some up to 12”-14”, but most only get in the 8”-10” range. Care needs to be taken with them, as their spines are poisonous and when stressed, they will flash and point them at any fish or hand that is placed in the tank. Their sting is similar to a Lionfish, and if stung, you should run you hand under hot water until the pain stops. If that doesn't work place your hand under the hot lights, MH (http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/glossary.php?do=item&id=2), or see a doctor. At night, Rabbitfish and Foxfaces like to hang in the water motionless or up against pipes or rocks with the spines out, so you need to be careful when placing your hand in the tank as not to touch the spines. Rabbitfish and Foxfaces are big algae eaters, and will consume large amounts in the tank including hair algae. Since Rabbitfish and Foxfaces eat so much algae, a sheet of nori should be supplied as well as other foods like, Formula I & II, mysis shrimp and flake food. Rabbitfish and Foxfaces will get along with most reef fish without any problems, but since they’re somewhat skittish, you need to be careful that tankmates aren’t too aggressive. If you want to keep more than 1 kind in a tank, it’s best to go with a group of 3 or more, otherwise, they’ll will fight with each other. All Rabbitfish and Foxfaces are good around corals, with the exception of the Magnifica Foxface, which is known to pick at some sps (http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/glossary.php?do=item&id=4) corals, so you need to be careful when introducing one into your tank. |