Reticulated Boxfish (Ostracion reticulated)
Fish in the family Ostraciidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Reticulated Boxfish has a distinctive cubic or hexagonal body shape with a yellow-green base coloration covered by a prominent reticulated (net-like) pattern of darker lines. Males are typically more vibrant than females, with some individuals displaying blue tints on the head.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet including small crustaceans (copepods, amphipods), mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and quality sinking pellets. Include vegetable matter such as spirulina-enriched foods. Feed small portions 2–3 times daily to accommodate their slow feeding behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Reticulated Boxfish
Moderate - Reticulated Boxfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Hole-in-the-Head, White Spot Syndrome
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa through the Indo-Pacific to Hawaii and the Line Islands.
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