Siganus uspi

Bicolored Foxface

saltwater

Bioload 0.5

Expert care

Siganidae

Care at a glance

Keep the full range stable rather than chasing a single perfect number. Acclimate slowly and test water before making any major change.

Temperature

24–28°C

pH range

8.1–8.4

Minimum tank

300 litres

Typical lifespan

10 years

Diet

Herbivore

Origin

Western Pacific

Adult size

Up to 24 cm

Community planning

No simple community match is listed. Review temperament, size and individual behaviour carefully.

Watch for

marine ichstresshandling injury

Planning to add this species?

Use the compatibility checker before purchase, then quarantine new livestock where possible.

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Profile provenance

Transparent care data

IUCN NT

Taxonomy, adult size and available environmental fields come from FishBase release 26.07. Tank volume and any labelled planning baselines are conservative FishSnap estimates—not guarantees.

View FishBase species record