Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion yellow)
Fish in the family Ostraciidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Bright yellow coloration with a distinctive cube-like body shape characteristic of boxfish. The body is boxy and angular with a small mouth and eyes positioned high on the head.
Diet and feeding
Omnivorous, feeding on small crustaceans, copepods, amphipods, and algae. In captivity, provide a varied diet of meaty foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp) and vegetable matter (spirulina, nori). Feed small amounts multiple times daily to accommodate their natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Yellow Boxfish
Moderate - Yellow Boxfish 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 region from the Great Barrier Reef to Indonesia and the Philippines.
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