I got a 6.5" one spot foxface... wondering its lifespan and growth rate, got him last summer at this size, some say 5 years, if so is he on his way to die? How long do they live? Im thinking it reached 6.5" in a year? Please help thanks
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How long did it take him to reach7"?Siganidaes don't live long like tangs can. They grow fast and live short. 5-7 years is apparently the typical life span Longest I've known personally is a previous two barred rabbit I had in a 150g fowlr, it lasted in my care just over estimated 5 years. I got it at about 2.5-3" back in 2008, it passed in late 2013 in all 7" of fat glory.
End game is that you will know if the end is coming, they start to loose color and get generally lethargic. Also the appetite goes down. As you already know rabbitfish are pigs, so you'll know when it's time.
That's my experience as well. I've had two one spots foxfaces over the years. Both were probably 4 inches when purchased, grew really fast , topping 7-8 inches and died around 6 or 7 years.Siganidaes don't live long like tangs can. They grow fast and live short. 5-7 years is apparently the typical life span Longest I've known personally is a previous two barred rabbit I had in a 150g fowlr, it lasted in my care just over estimated 5 years. I got it at about 2.5-3" back in 2008, it passed in late 2013 in all 7" of fat glory.
End game is that you will know if the end is coming, they start to loose color and get generally lethargic. Also the appetite goes down. As you already know rabbitfish are pigs, so you'll know when it's time.
Nothing.He still eats but is not too active, if I want to sell him at this size how much should I charge?
I got a 6.5" one spot foxface... wondering its lifespan and growth rate, got him last summer at this size, some say 5 years, if so is he on his way to die? How long do they live? Im thinking it reached 6.5" in a year? Please help thanks
Im gonna charge $140 tsk tskNothing.
Ive seen 6+ year foxfaces. A lot will depend on environment, diet and water quality providedI got a 6.5" one spot foxface... wondering its lifespan and growth rate, got him last summer at this size, some say 5 years, if so is he on his way to die? How long do they live? Im thinking it reached 6.5" in a year? Please help thanks
Ive seen 6+ year foxfaces. A lot will depend on environment, diet and water quality provided
Theyre venomous though, ever got stung?I've had my one spot foxface for about 5.5 years. I got Ray when he was 3+ inches, and he's over 7 inches now (probably bigger). He's very active and attentive. Eats out of my hand. His colors are great.
All of these posts have me a little worried though. I hadn't thought I could lose him so soon. Never really thought of him as an old fish.
No. He'll put his spines up from time to time, but has never been aggressive toward me or any of his tank mates.Theyre venomous though, ever got stung?
All up to the individual fish, both examples for me the two bar rabbit and the previous foxface Lo didn't make it beyond year 6 .I've had my one spot foxface for about 5.5 years. I got Ray when he was 3+ inches, and he's over 7 inches now (probably bigger). He's very active and attentive. Eats out of my hand. His colors are great.
All of these posts have me a little worried though. I hadn't thought I could lose him so soon. Never really thought of him as an old fish.
Yes by them and lion. I think lion was worse but they will have you doing the mexican hat dance for about 20-30 minutesTheyre venomous though, ever got stung?
That's way overpriced, but you do you.Im gonna charge $140 tsk tsk