This species is known as
Bluetail Trunkfish and the correct latin name is
Ostracion cyanurus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Boxfish family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Western Indian Ocean. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
Bluetail Trunkfish is semi-aggressive.
Bluetail trunkfish can grow up to 15 cm what is approximately 5 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 1800cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 279 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is medium. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Bluetail trunkfish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.

Related fish profiles in the database
Recommended readingBy Exotic Aquariums
Feel free to share your experiences regarding keeping
Ostracion cyanurus below. Every message will be held for approval by our moderators. It usually takes 24 hours to publish your comment. Before you ask anything, browse the
questions page, please.
Document modified on Tue Nov 27 16:07:52 UTC 2007
Document created on Tue Nov 27 16:07:52 UTC 2007
edit this page or
create a new fish profile