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About Cubicus Boxfish EXPERT ONLY
Yellow body with blue spots and lines forming a reticulated pattern; distinctive cubic shape with bony plated armor. Three-spined dorsal fin and rigid, box-like silhouette.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef and Indo-Malaysian waters.
- Appearance
- Yellow body with blue spots and lines forming a reticulated pattern; distinctive cubic shape with bony plated armor. Three-spined dorsal fin and rigid, box-like silhouette.
- Max Size
- 5
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Ostraciidae
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of mysis shrimp, copepods, amphipods, finely chopped seafood, and herbivorous foods. Cubicus boxfish are slow deliberate feeders and prefer small, frequent meals that mimic natural grazing behavior.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- omnivore
- Care Level
- Expert
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