Overview
Scientific name: Ostracion cubicus
Yellow Boxfish is a saltwater aquarium fish for stable marine systems. It should be added to a fully established aquarium with appropriate salinity, hiding places, compatible tankmates, and a diet matched to the species.
Yellow Boxfish is live saltwater aquarium livestock for mature, stable marine systems. Confirm adult size, temperament, reef compatibility, diet, and tankmate fit before ordering.
Scientific name: Ostracion cubicus (Verify exact listing/size)
Category: Saltwater Fish
Type: Boxfish
Care notes: Keep in a stable, fully cycled saltwater aquarium with appropriate salinity, hiding places, diet, and compatible tankmates. Acclimate slowly and avoid sudden parameter swings.
Shipping & arrival: Most in-stock livestock generally ships in 1–2 business days when weather, livestock condition, and carrier timing are safe. Open promptly, keep lights low, and acclimate before release.
- Type: Saltwater Fish
- Adult size: Review the species and plan for adult size before stocking a marine display around a juvenile.
- Minimum tank: Base the final tank on adult size, swimming behavior, and territorial needs.
- Temperament: Match tankmates carefully and avoid pushing aggressive or delicate species into the wrong system.
- Reef compatibility: Reef safe status varies by species. Angels, butterflies, and some show fish often need extra caution in reef systems.
- Salinity: Stable marine salinity matched to an established saltwater system.
- Temperature: Stable marine temperature with minimal daily swing.
- pH: Stable marine pH in a mature saltwater system.
- Diet: Keep the right food size and feeding style ready before the fish arrives.
- Shipping: Saltwater fish are packed with marine-safe handling and stable-system transit in mind.
