Yellow Boxfish - Ostracion cubicus Size:MediumYellow Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) The Yellow Boxfish is one of the most recognisable marine fish in the hobby, especially as a juvenile, when it shows a bright yellow body covered in bold black spots. As it matures, the colouration darkens and becomes more muted, with older fish taking on a mustard, brownish or bluish appearance. In the wild it inhabits lagoons, coral reefs and semi sheltered seaward reef areas across the Indo Pacific, and adults are
They are usually seen moving close to shelter
Native to coral reefs
making it a fascinating but challenging species for experienced aquarists
but 80 litres or more is preferred for better water stability and feeding control
but prefers manly deeper zones of the reef
but not safe with starfish you wish to keep
Mature males are especially impressive
moving across the substrate and reef surface while searching for small natural foods
such as the TMC Reef Guard
laying distinctive elongated eggs encased in tough
Leopard wrasses can be difficult to acclimate and may refuse prepared foods at first
and the head area and fins become blue to green in colour
