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Whitespotted Boxfish
Scientific Name
Ostracion meleagris
Reef Compatible
With Caution
Care Level
Expert-only
Disposition
Peaceful
Min. Tank Size
100 gallons
Mature Size
10 inches
Diet
Omnivore
Range
Central Pacific, Hawaii
Size Class
15
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Curator's Note
The most notorious fish for releasing toxins into the aquarium, the Spotted Boxfish should only be attempted by experienced aquarists with well established aquariums. Sudden movement, sound or bright lights can easily stress the Boxfish which can cause it to secrete a toxin that will wipe out your fish population. If you notice that your boxfish is stressed or has died in your aquarium, it is recommended you immediately remove it from the aquarium and place it in a quarantine system as the toxins released in the display will not be removeable. We recommend to add carbon for at least 24 hours.
Other Common Names
Spotted Boxfish, Blue Boxfish (male), Black Boxfish (female)
Description
This particular species has a definite difference between male and female. The Male is known as the Blue Boxfish and is attractively marked with rust colored spots on a bright blue body. The female, is more subdued but still striking with it’s white spots and black body coloration. A male and female or two females can be kept in the same aquarium together. However, do not attempt to keep two males as they will fight with each other.
Diet
Feed a varied diet consisting of large chunks of meaty foods. These foods include krill, raw table shrimp, squid, clam and mussel. It is also a good idea to occasionally supplement with some type of herbivore diet containing marine algae.
Boxfish will learn to swim near the surface and spit water as a form of begging at feeding time. This begging behavior, though cute, should be discouraged as it may swallow air and cause buoyancy problems. Gut loading live adult brine shrimp is often necessary to induce a feeding response until the Boxfish learns to adjust to a captive diet. Concave body sides will indicate a starving specimen.
Item #
Description
Price
Quantity
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001034
Whitespotted Boxfish, Small: over 2-2.5", Hawaii, Male
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Restriction On Guarantee
$179.99
001035
Whitespotted Boxfish, Small: over 2-2.5", Hawaii, Female
*
Restriction On Guarantee
$79.99
001036
Whitespotted Boxfish, Medium: over 2.5-4.5", Hawaii, Male
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Restriction On Guarantee
$199.99
001037
Whitespotted Boxfish, Medium: over 2.5-4.5", Hawaii, Female
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Restriction On Guarantee
$89.99
001038
Whitespotted Boxfish, Large: over 4.5-6.5", Hawaii, Male
*
Restriction On Guarantee
$299.99
001039
Whitespotted Boxfish, Large: over 4.5-6.5", Hawaii, Female
*
Restriction On Guarantee
$99.99
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Due to availability and individuality of each species, colors and sizes may vary.
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