Yellow Boxfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Yellow Boxfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 120 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other non-aggressive, non-piscivorous fish. Not suitable for reef tanks with delicate corals or invertebrates due to potential nipping. Should not be housed with aggressive species or other boxfish unless the tank is very large and offers ample territory.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding. Excellent filtration and protein skimming are essential due to their messy eating habits and potential toxin release. Introduce to a mature tank. Avoid sudden movements or stress, as they can release ostracitoxin, a potent neurotoxin, into the water, which can be lethal to other tank inhabitants and even themselves in a confined space. Provide a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, pellets, frozen foods (brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, spirulina), and occasional fresh vegetables.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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