This marine aquarium fish is known as
Yellow Boxfish and the correct latin name is
Ostracion cubicus. It belongs to the
Boxfish family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This Boxfish is semi-aggressive.
Yellow Boxfish can grow up to 45 cm what is approximately 17 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 5400cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 837 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Yellow Boxfish. (
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.

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Document modified on Fri Mar 11 12:59:51 UTC 2011
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