{"product_id":"yellow-boxfish","title":"Yellow Boxfish","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Yellow Boxfish\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Boxfish is an unmistakable marine fish famous for its \u003cstrong\u003ebright yellow, cube-shaped body and distinctive black spots\u003c\/strong\u003e. Juveniles are particularly vibrant, while adults gradually develop a more muted yellow, greenish or blue-grey colouration with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is peaceful, curious and relatively slow-moving, making it a fascinating feature fish for a large marine aquarium. It can become quite large and requires plenty of open swimming space combined with rockwork and hiding areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow Boxfish are \u003cstrong\u003enot considered reliably reef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they may nip at corals and consume small invertebrates. They also possess a serious defence mechanism: when severely stressed or injured, boxfish can release \u003cstrong\u003eostracitoxin\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can potentially harm or kill other aquarium inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, careful acclimation, excellent water quality and avoiding unnecessary stress are particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOstracion cubicus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow Boxfish \/ Cube Boxfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ostraciidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Boxfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approximately 45 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8.1–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Caution\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large Marine Aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Yellow Boxfish reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe with caution\u003c\/strong\u003e. Individual fish may nip corals and can consume small ornamental invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Yellow Boxfish get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, making their eventual size an important consideration when selecting an aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Yellow Boxfish eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are omnivores and should receive a varied diet including \u003cstrong\u003emarine algae, nori, quality pellets, mysis shrimp, chopped seafood and other frozen foods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Yellow Boxfish aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are generally \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e, although their large adult size and unique feeding habits need to be considered when choosing tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Yellow Boxfish release toxins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. When severely stressed, injured or dying, boxfish can release a toxic substance known as \u003cstrong\u003eostracitoxin\u003c\/strong\u003e into the water. This can be dangerous to other aquarium inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Yellow Boxfish suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally better suited to \u003cstrong\u003eexperienced marine aquarists\u003c\/strong\u003e because of their sensitivity to stress, potential toxin release and substantial adult size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them in an undersized aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey can grow very large and need substantial swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling or stressing the fish unnecessarily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStress and injury can trigger toxin release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding one to an unstable aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent water quality and stable marine parameters are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssuming they are completely reef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome individuals may nip corals or eat ornamental invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing overly aggressive tank mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlow-moving boxfish can be easily stressed or bullied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIgnoring the risk of toxin release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvoid introducing known toxins or contaminated water into the aquarium and maintain strong filtration and water movement to help protect the system in the event of a stress-related release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49279822397579,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/Yellow-Boxfish.webp?v=1788143604","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/yellow-boxfish","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}