Saltwater Aquarium Boxfish
(Ostraciontidae)

Their body form renders their swimming clumsy, but these fish are nevertheless highly active. Their skin is fragile and very sensitive to parasites. In an aquarium it is best to keep only one specimen, which can sometimes be "tamed" to eat out of your hand. Their small mouth means that they can only eat tiny prey and algae. If they are alarmed, boxfish secrete a toxic substance, with deadly effects for other fish in the vicinity.

Long Horn Cowfish Boxfish
(Lactoria Cornuta)
The form of the long horn cowfish, with "horns" on its head, is highly unusual. It is a placid species, easy to feed with small live or dead prey. Size: 10 to 15 cm.

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Spotted Boxfish
(Ostracion Meleagris)
The magnificent spotted boxfish is considered tough, although it only acts aggressively towards its own species. It must be supplied with animal foodstuffs and a vegetable complement. The coloring varies according to the fish's age and sex. Size: 15 cm.

Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion Cubicus)
Easy to keep, the yellow boxfish is aggressive towards all other boxfish. It swims slowly in and out of the decor, hiding in a shelter when disturbed. Size: 25 cm.