Siganus javus
| Latin name | Siganus javus - (Linnaeus, 1766) |
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| Local name | Streaked spinefoot |
| Family | Siganidae - Siganus |
| Origin | East Indian Ocean, Australia, The Red Sea, Indonesia |
| Max length | 53 cm (20.9") |
| Minimum volume |
5000 l (1319 gal) 
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| Hardiness |
Unknown
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| Suitable for aquarium |
Not suitable for home aquarium
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| Reef safe |
Unknown
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| Aggressiveness | Unknown |
| Recommended |
Macroalgea (Eg. seaweed / nori) Microalgea (Eg. spirulina) |
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| Mostly |
Small crustaceans (Krill, mysis, artemia...) |
There is little available knowledge of this species, so there can be important information missing on this page.
This species is venomous, but it´s toxin is rarely dangerous to humans. It can however cause considerable pain.
In case of poisoning it is vital to have as much information as possible regarding the species/poison. Have telephone numbers for the poison hotline close to the aquarium.
Since different people can have different reactions to poisons, take precautions necessary to ensure personal safety and that of the surroundings.
This poison can be dangerous if suffering from allergies.
This species revels in swimming and requires an aquarium with ample space.
This species changes colour when afraid.
Typically, they become pale or brownish.
Even though these fish enjoy a diverse type of frozen foods, it is imperative that its primary food, is algae based, thus ensuring that the fish`s immune system remains healthy.
This can, for example, be plant based fish flakes, Nori seaweed or similar.
Rabbit fish (siganidae) are known for being effective algae eaters.
These fish are often used to fight bubble algae, which can otherwise be hard to remove.
It can be challenging to keep them well fed, if there is not sufficient algae in the aquarium.
They all have toxic spines on their backs, therefore be cautious, although they will mostly swim away and hide, when your hands are in the aquarium. If these fish feel threatened they will hide next to a rock and change colour and pattern. They can appear "ill", but this is their natural camouflage
These fish are not suitable for small aquaria, as they can end up swimming around in the same circle all day long.
| Aquarium trade | Yes |
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| Distribution | Indo-Pacific: Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Andaman Islands, Thailand, Viet Nam, southern China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, New Guinea, Vanuatu and New Caledonia. Records for the Ryukyu and Ogasawara Is |
| English common names |
Streaked spinefoot Streaky spinefoot Java rabbitfish |
| Danish common names |
Java-kaninfisk |
James W. Fatherree. 2013. Aquarium Fish: Fishes of the Genus Siganus: The Rabbitfishes - Advanced Aquarist - (English)
Jeff Kurtz. 2007. A Warren of Righteous Rabbitfishes - Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine - (English)
Bob Fenner. The Fishes We Call Rabbits, Family Siganidae - Wet Web Media - (English)