Buyer question
How long do Rabbitfish saltwater fish live?
Our Animal Library gives the Rabbitfish saltwater fish a lifespan of 5–10+ years.
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.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy)
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific
- Best fit
- Fish-only and larger reefs
What to weigh
Rabbitfish stings are painful, and some nip corals. They need a large tank and a steady supply of greens.