Ostracion cubicus
Care: Intermediate
Diet: Omnivorous
Light: Medium
Place of origin: Western Indian Ocean
Temperature: Tropical: 23-27 deg C (73-81 deg F)
Water Parameters: SG: 1.020-1.025, pH: 8.1-8.4
The Boxfish - Yellow, Ostracion cubicus, can be found in reefs throughout the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean as well as the south eastern Atlantic Ocean. As the name suggests, it is box-shaped, also known for their armoured and rigid body. It reaches a maximum length of 45cm.
Tiny - 1cm.
Small - 2-3cm.