Buffalo Trunkfish (Ostracion buffalo)
Fish in the family Ostraciidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Yellow to olive-brown body with white or pale spots and a distinctive boxy, cube-like shape characteristic of trunkfish. The face features a blunt snout and the dorsal and anal fins are positioned far back on the body.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped meaty foods supplemented with vegetable matter. Offer food 2–3 times daily in small portions appropriate for its slow feeding pace.
Difficulty and care for the Buffalo Trunkfish
Moderate - Buffalo Trunkfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Oomycosis, Bacterial Infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef and the Philippines.
Log Buffalo Trunkfish in your reef tank
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