Foxface rabbitfish

[daisybud]

I have a 22 gal Nano cube reef tank. It is running about 6 weeks and all water tests are OK. I just bought a Foxface and was told to put a piece of lettuce in the tank for it to feed on. The guy at the fish store also said it was safe to put a Zenia in the tank. Will the fish eat any store bought fish food? After doing some research I am afraid it will eat the Zenia. Any suggestions?

 

[DeepReefs]

Shouldnt touch your xenia, BUT a 22 gallon cube is way to small for a foxface.They need a lot of greens.

 

[hogpark7430]

The pet store should have told you how big they get, I think around 10".

 

[daisybud]

Wow! They never told me how big it would get.. Thanks for the info..

 

[waldomas]

Yea, It will get too big for that tank. Also, be carefull with open brains and elegance corals. My foxface ate mine. BTW, I feed mine spectrum pellets and an occasional sprig of greens from my fuge.

 

[aztbs]

Mine loves to rip at Nori. You can buy the packages of the dried Nori sheets from an Asian grocery store for less than $2.

He pulls it right out of the little suction cup clips. The best method is to take a Nori sheet and roll it up tight and then rubber band it to a small piece of rock. Then he can pick and pull at it all day.

I almost wish mine would eat xenia, but he ignores it completely.

 

[daisybud]

I am new to this so I will have to get some nori. Can that be left in the water or do I have to remove it at some point? What about romaine lettuce till I get to the Chinese food store?

 

[daisybud]

Something else, the protein skimmer is really loud and is in the TV room. The LFS said I could run it and the lighting for about 12 hours day and that would be OK. What do you guys think?

 

[aztbs]

I have never used lettuce. I have also heard people use broccoli.

I just put small rolls (start with a 2x3in sheet) in the morning and by evening it is all gone. I would not leave any longer than the day if it is not eaten. Other fish and crabs enjoy it too.

 

[daisybud]

Thanks you have been a great help. I just hope the Foxface does not grow to fast or I will be looking for a larger tank!!