{"product_id":"magnificent-foxface-siganus-magnificus","title":"Magnificent Foxface – Siganus magnificus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"buildify buildify-1370011762773\" id=\"buildify\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-hwaifjo buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-sgneldl buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-kfhomcl buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bdftmpwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eQuarantine and Conditioning Started on 10\/01 - Release Date: 10\/23\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you wish to purchase this fish before the release date we will hold the fish for you. Let us know your desired ship date. If there is an issue during the Quarantine process, we will issue a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnificent Foxface (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiganus magnificus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnificent Rabbitfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a distinctive rabbitfish native to the eastern Indian Ocean. Its combination of a dark facial mask, broad pale area behind the head, finely patterned body and contrasting yellow, orange and dark fin coloration makes it one of the most recognizable members of the rabbitfish family Siganidae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accepted scientific name is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiganus magnificus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Burgess, 1977)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The species was originally described as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLo magnificus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiganus magnificus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the currently accepted classification. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.marinespecies.org\/aphia.php?id=273917\u0026amp;p=taxdetails\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eWorld Register of Marine Species\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts natural distribution is comparatively restricted. FishBase records the species from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThailand, including the Similan Islands, south to Java, Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The current Catalog of Fishes describes its distribution as the eastern Indian Ocean, including the Andaman Sea, Myanmar, and western Sumatra and Java in Indonesia. A 2026 scientific paper also documented voucher-confirmed specimens from western Sumatra. Your supplied Indonesian origin is therefore consistent with the documented range. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Siganus_magnificus.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn nature, Magnificent Foxfaces inhabit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoral reefs at approximately 2–30 meters (7–98 feet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Adults are commonly found in pairs, although solitary individuals occur, while juveniles tend to remain secretive among corals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Siganus_magnificus.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species feeds naturally on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealgae and small invertebrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making vegetable matter an important component of its aquarium diet. FishBase records a maximum length of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 cm standard length, approximately 9.4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Siganus_magnificus.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other rabbitfishes, the Magnificent Foxface possesses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evenomous dorsal and anal fin spines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. FishBase specifically documents the spines of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS. magnificus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as venomous. The fish should therefore be handled carefully and never grasped directly by hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Siganus_magnificus.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Indonesian specimen is offered as one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Mac’s Quarantined and Conditioned Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiganus magnificus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Burgess, 1977)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magnificent Foxface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Common Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magnificent Rabbitfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Siganidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful; may be territorial with similar rabbitfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef compatible with caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125 gallons recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Recorded Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 cm SL \/ approximately 9.4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Siganus_magnificus.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily algal grazer\/omnivore; algae and small invertebrates are documented natural foods \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/FieldGuide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?GenusName=Siganus\u0026amp;SpeciesName=magnificus\u0026amp;pda=1\u0026amp;sps=\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide substantial open swimming space along with established rockwork offering shelter and natural grazing surfaces. This corresponds well with the species' natural coral-reef habitat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Siganus_magnificus.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant material should form a substantial part of the aquarium diet. Offer marine algae, nori and quality algae\/spirulina-based preparations along with a varied selection of appropriate marine foods. This reflects the scientifically documented natural diet of algae supplemented by small invertebrates. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/FieldGuide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?GenusName=Siganus\u0026amp;SpeciesName=magnificus\u0026amp;pda=1\u0026amp;sps=\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful toward unrelated fishes. Adults naturally occur in pairs as well as individually, but rabbitfish can show territorial behavior toward similar-looking fishes in confined aquarium conditions. FishBase confirms the natural pair-forming behavior of adults. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/FieldGuide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?GenusName=Siganus\u0026amp;SpeciesName=magnificus\u0026amp;pda=1\u0026amp;sps=\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatible with caution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The species naturally consumes algae and small invertebrates, so I would not characterize it as unconditionally reef safe. A well-fed individual may coexist successfully in many reef systems, but behavior around sessile invertebrates should be monitored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenomous Spines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse caution when handling or working around this fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The dorsal and anal fin spines are venomous. This is a defensive feature rather than aggressive behavior, but accidental envenomation can occur if the fish is handled carelessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Siganus_magnificus.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coral reefs of the eastern Indian Ocean at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–30 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67614430822633,"sku":"WC OC0203","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/magnificent-foxface-siganus-magnificus-indonesia-conditioned-quarantined-pea.jpg?v=1791041931","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/magnificent-foxface-siganus-magnificus","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}