Virgate Rabbitfish
Siganus virgatus
Original price was: $137.99.$72.99Current price is: $72.99.
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| Out of Stock | 2.25" or smaller - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $112.99.$59.99Current price is: $59.99. | Email me | |
| In Stock | 2.25 - 4.25" - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $137.99.$72.99Current price is: $72.99. |
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| Care Level | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Reef Safe | With Caution |
| Functional Benefit | Algae Control |
| Diet Type | Herbivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 120 gallons |
| Max Size | 12 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Virgate Rabbitfish (Siganus virgatus), also called the Two-Barred Rabbitfish or double-barred spinefoot, is a constant grazer that helps reduce nuisance algae on rockwork. Its clean, high-contrast body pattern stands out in reef tanks while it spends the day browsing and cruising between open water and structure.
What You’ll Observe:
- Frequent picking and grazing passes over live rock, especially on established surfaces
- Active, purposeful laps around the aquarium with regular stops to forage
- A consistent interest in any clipped seaweed, often returning for repeated bites
- Calm day-to-day behavior that becomes more interactive once it learns the feeding routine
Provide a mature tank with plenty of open swimming room plus live rock for grazing. Offer dried seaweed (nori) and other vegetable-based foods daily, and supplement with varied prepared foods to keep feeding consistent. When moving or acclimating, use a specimen container so transfers stay smooth and controlled around the dorsal spines.
Will it stop eating algae once the tank is clean?
It usually keeps browsing, but most keepers continue offering nori so it always has something reliable to graze between regular feedings.
Why does it seem to sample different spots on rocks (and sometimes coral) when first added?
Many hobbyists report an exploratory phase early on; a steady feeding routine and available algae sheets often reduce random tasting behavior.
Does it need constant algae in the tank to do well?
It does best when you treat algae as a daily supplement rather than the only food source, using seaweed plus quality herbivore foods to round out nutrition.
Can I keep more than one rabbitfish in the same system?
Some aquarists have success when there is ample space and rockwork and when fish are introduced thoughtfully; most long-term tanks still stick to one specimen unless the system is large.
What’s the easiest way to get it comfortable in the first week?
Keep lighting and traffic around the tank consistent, offer clipped seaweed in the same spot each day, and let it establish a predictable grazing route through the rockwork.
Shipped with pure oxygen and temperature control so it arrives stress-free and ready to eat.
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