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About Roundbelly Cowfish
Ostracion roundbelly features a flattened, oval body, typically reaching up to 30 cm in length. Its coloring is predominantly brownish-yellow, with a conspicuous white stripe near the tail. Distinctive rounded pectoral fins are also notable.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet Details
- Marine diatoms, microalgae, small crustaceans (such as mysis shrimp), and marine worms (polychaetes) are the food sources for Ostracion roundbelly in both the wild and aquariums.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Roundbelly Cowfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Origin
- The Ostracion roundbelly is naturally found in the Indo-Pacific region, primarily along the coastlines of countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. They inhabit a depth range between 3 to 20 meters.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Appearance
- Ostracion roundbelly features a flattened, oval body, typically reaching up to 30 cm in length. Its coloring is predominantly brownish-yellow, with a conspicuous white stripe near the tail. Distinctive rounded pectoral fins are also notable.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Family
- Ostraciidae
- Max Size
- 13
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