looking for foxface info

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Hurts more than a Lionfish sting, or so I'm told.

I keep a Foxface Rabbitfish, and it's not an aggressive fish at all. At first, I was hitting my head against the wall wondering why I got a venomous fish, but this little guy has proven to be one of my most active fish with no hints of aggression.

Bottom line: even though it's a painful sting, I haven't heard anyone get hit by one before.

You can find some information if you google it. There's not alot of official information about the sting, but there are some reefer testimonies. Here's one:

This is for those who do not know. The Foxface is a poisonous fish. Not by bite but by a prick of the fins. About a week and a half ago I got tagged by mine. It hurt like hell. I've been stung by Lion fish too but this seemed to be worse.

I equate the sting of the Foxface to when I got bit by a 4 to 5 foot moray eel. I know they are not poisonous but with the structure of their teeth they sure pack a wallop. The result of the sting lasted about 4 hours where the Lion fish was ok within the hour and the Foxface was only about 2 inches long. The mark on my arm also lasted about a week.

Just trying to point out to pay attention while cleaning unlike I did. If you don't you'll see why you should have.