Buyer question
How big do Rabbitfish saltwater fish get?
Our Animal Library lists the Rabbitfish saltwater fish at about 8–9 in (adult size).
Source: the Rabbitfish saltwater fish page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Rabbitfish saltwater fish in the Animal Library
The detail
Rabbitfish are Indo-Pacific herbivores, and the foxface is the one most often kept in home aquariums. They are peaceful algae grazers and good for controlling nuisance algae, but carry venomous dorsal spines.
- Housing
- 100+ gal, swimming room
- Tank size
- 4 out of 5 (Needs a large tank)
What to weigh
Rabbitfish stings are painful, and some nip corals. They need a large tank and a steady supply of greens.