Reticulate Boxfish (Ostracion solorensis)
Fish in the family Ostraciidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Cube-shaped body with a yellow or olive-brown base color overlaid with a distinctive black reticulated (net-like) pattern. White or pale spots mark the gill covers and body joints, with a relatively small mouth and compressed dorsal and anal fins.
Diet and feeding
Feed small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and enriched brine shrimp 2–3 times daily. Offer finely chopped meaty preparations and some vegetable matter (nori, spirulina). Feed sparingly; boxfish are prone to overfeeding and water quality issues.
Difficulty and care for the Reticulate Boxfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including Indonesia (Sulawesi), Philippines, and the Great Barrier Reef.
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