Honeycomb Cowfish (Ostracion honeycomb)
Fish in the family Ostraciidae. Hard care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Honeycomb Cowfish displays a distinctive square body shape with a yellowish base color covered in a honeycomb pattern of black or dark brown lines and spots, and two horn-like protrusions extending forward above the eyes.
Diet and feeding
Marine algae, corals (polyp tissues), mollusks, small crustaceans, foraminifera
Difficulty and care for the Honeycomb Cowfish
Moderate - Honeycomb Cowfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, including the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding regions.
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