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Masked Rabbitfish (Siganus virgatus<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Masked Rabbitfish, also known as the Barhead Rabbitfish, is a striking reef fish featuring a silver-yellow body, vivid blue striping, and a distinctive dark \u201cmask\u201d across its eyes. Hardy, active, and useful for controlling algae, it\u2019s a beautiful and practical addition to large community or reef aquariums.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Native to the Indo-Pacific region, particularly around the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Great Barrier Reef, this species inhabits coral reefs and lagoons, often seen grazing on algae in pairs or small groups.<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n

An herbivore that thrives on a diet rich in marine algae, seaweed, and plant-based foods. Supplement with spirulina, nori (dried seaweed), and high-quality herbivore pellets; will also consume some meaty foods. Feed 2\u20133 times daily for best color and health.<\/p>\n

Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Peaceful and reef-safe with caution\u2014though it may occasionally nip soft corals if underfed. Best kept with other non-aggressive fish such as tangs, wrasses, angelfish, and clownfish. Avoid housing with very small or timid species that may be startled by its size.<\/p>\n

Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Generally peaceful, though may show mild territorial behavior toward other rabbitfish or similar-shaped species in confined spaces. Keep singly unless in a large system.<\/p>\n

Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ideal for intermediate aquarists. The Masked Rabbitfish is hardy and adaptable but requires a spacious, mature tank with ample swimming room and live rock for grazing.<\/p>\n

Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    Temperature:<\/strong> 75\u00b0F \u2013 82\u00b0F (24\u00b0C \u2013 28\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Salinity:<\/strong> 1.020 \u2013 1.025 SG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    pH:<\/strong> 8.1 \u2013 8.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Alkalinity:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 12 dKH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Vibrant, hardy, and algae-eating, the Masked Rabbitfish is both beautiful and beneficial\u2014making it a standout choice for large reef and community aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Masked Rabbitfish (Siganus virgatus) Overview The Masked Rabbitfish, also known as the Barhead Rabbitfish, is a striking reef fish featuring a silver-yellow body, vivid blue striping, and a distinctive dark \u201cmask\u201d across its eyes. Hardy, active, and useful for controlling algae, it\u2019s a beautiful and practical addition to large community or reef aquariums. Origin Native […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8866,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[128],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-8867","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-marine-venomous","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/8867","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8867"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=8867"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=8867"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=8867"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}