{"product_id":"starry-rabbitfish-siganus-stellatus-saltwater","title":"Starry Rabbitfish (Siganus stellatus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFF8E1;border-left:4px solid #F57F17;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVenomous spines, and a big adult.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rabbitfish carry venom in the dorsal, pelvic, and anal spines, and the sting genuinely hurts. This species also reaches 12 inches and needs a 150 gallon tank. Neither fact is a dealbreaker, but both should be a decision you make on purpose.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStarry Rabbitfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eSiganus stellatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most striking algae eaters in the marine hobby. Thousands of tiny dark spots tile across a warm bronze body in a honeycomb pattern so fine it looks printed, the tail flares bright yellow, and the whole fish glides rather than darts. It has the rabbitfish face too, that blunt, gentle grazing muzzle that gives the family its name. Beyond looks, it earns its keep: this is a serious herbivore that works hair algae hard and will take on growth most cleanup crews will not touch. New to the family? Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/blogs\/saltwater-fish\/foxface-rabbitfish-care-guide\"\u003eFoxface Rabbitfish care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the basics that apply across the group. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to build the tank around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 gallons. This is a 12 inch, deep bodied, open water grazer that patrols constantly, and there is no version of this fish that works long term in a 75.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe spines:\u003c\/strong\u003e venomous, in the dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins. Never handle one bare handed, never net it if you can avoid it, and move it in a container of water instead. A sting is intensely painful and warrants a doctor if you react badly. Puncture wounds from marine species should be taken seriously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e herbivore, and a hungry one. Dried seaweed on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/two-little-fishies-veggiemag-magnetic-seaweed-clip\"\u003eVeggieMag clip\u003c\/a\u003e should be available most of the day, backed up with algae based pellets. A well fed rabbitfish is the difference between a reef safe fish and one that starts sampling your corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78°F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, salinity 1.020 to 1.025. Hardy and undemanding once settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e give it open swimming lanes plus a cave or overhang it can wedge into at night. Rabbitfish sleep tucked away and often shift to a blotchy, mottled night coloration while they do it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne per tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e peaceful toward almost everything, but rabbitfish do not tolerate other rabbitfish unless the tank is very large and they went in together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e recommended for a fast, easily spooked open water fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSiganus stellatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eStarry Rabbitfish, Brown-Spotted Rabbitfish, Honeycomb Rabbitfish, Star-Spotted Spinefoot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSiganidae, the rabbitfishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate, driven by adult size rather than fussiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful, except toward other rabbitfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenomous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dorsal, pelvic, and anal spines. Handle with care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWith caution. Usually ignores corals when well fed, may nip zoanthids and soft corals when not\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 12 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e150 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHerbivore, needs constant access to greens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndian Ocean and Red Sea reefs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuinely peaceful for a fish this size, and safe with your cleanup crew including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e, snails, and hermits. It suits a large mixed community: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/purple-tang-zebrasoma-xanthurum-saltwater\"\u003ePurple Tang\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scopas-tang-zebrasoma-scopas-saltwater\"\u003eScopas Tang\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/naso-tang-large\"\u003eNaso Tang\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mimic-eibli-tang-acanthurus-pyroferus-saltwater\"\u003eMimic Eibli Tang\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/naokos-fairy-wrasse-cirrhilabrus-naokoae-saltwater\"\u003eNaoko's Fairy Wrasse\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/premium-picasso-clownfish-amphiprion-percula-saltwater\"\u003ePremium Picasso Clownfish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/banggai-cardinal-pterapogon-kaudernii-saltwater-reef\"\u003eBanggai Cardinal\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/engineer-goby-pholidichthys-leucotaenia-saltwater\"\u003eEngineer Goby\u003c\/a\u003e all work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe coral question.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rabbitfish are reef safe conditionally, not absolutely. A rabbitfish with seaweed in front of it all day almost never bothers corals. One that runs out of greens starts investigating zoanthids, soft corals, and fleshy LPS. Feed generously and the risk stays low, but a prized zoa collection and a hungry herbivore is a gamble worth knowing about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther grazers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rabbitfish will squabble with their own kind, so pick one: this or our smaller \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scribbled-rabbitfish-siganus-doliatus-saltwater\"\u003eScribbled Rabbitfish\u003c\/a\u003e. Tangs and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/lawnmower-blenny-salarias-fasciatus-saltwater\"\u003eLawnmower Blenny\u003c\/a\u003e are fine alongside it, since they work different surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tlf-seaveggies-green-seaweed\"\u003eTwo Little Fishies SeaVeggies Green Seaweed\u003c\/a\u003e with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/two-little-fishies-veggiemag-magnetic-seaweed-clip\"\u003eVeggieMag clip\u003c\/a\u003e, the daily staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-green-marine-algae\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Green Marine Algae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-marine-grazing-pellets-saltwater-fish-food\"\u003eVitalis Marine Grazing Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-seaweed-extreme\"\u003eHikari Seaweed Extreme\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-grazing-wafers\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Grazing Wafers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow bad is the sting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBad enough to take seriously. It is comparable to a lionfish sting: sharp, throbbing pain that can last hours. Hot water immersion is the usual first aid, and you should see a doctor if you have swelling, a strong reaction, or a deep puncture. The fish is not aggressive and will not come after you, so the risk is almost entirely about handling and netting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it eat my hair algae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and it is one of the better fish for the job. It grazes constantly and takes on tougher growth than most tangs will. It is not a substitute for fixing nutrients, but as a working grazer it is hard to beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy did its color go blotchy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is normal. Rabbitfish switch to a mottled, camouflaged pattern when they sleep or feel threatened, then snap back to full color within minutes. A new arrival often shows the stress pattern for the first day or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep it with a Foxface?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot in most tanks. Foxfaces are rabbitfish too, and the family does not share space well. One rabbitfish per system is the safe rule unless you are working with a very large tank and adding them at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 150 gallons really necessary?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor an adult, yes. A juvenile will look fine in something smaller for a while, and that is exactly how people end up with a cramped 12 inch fish and no upgrade path. 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