A photo of Yellow boxfish

Yellow boxfish

Ostracion cubicus

Neptune’s rating:

60
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  • AffordabilityModerate
  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • DifficultyDifficult
  • HardinessModerate
  • Liters per Fish200 L
  • OriginIndo-pacific Region
  • pH7.8 - 8.4
  • PopularityModerate
  • RarityUncommon
  • Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
  • Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial
  • VibrancyVery Vibrant

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

More about Yellow boxfish

The Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) is a small, brightly colored marine fish, primarily yellow in hue, often with blue spots or lines. It has a distinctive box-shaped body due to its carapace, making it easily recognizable. This species is native to the Indo-Pacific region, inhabiting coral and rocky reefs. In the aquarium hobby, the Yellow boxfish is known and appreciated for its unique appearance and vivid coloration, but its care requires knowledge due to its potential to release toxins when stressed.

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