Boxfish

[coralcroucher05]

I am getting a boxfish from divers den on Friday, and was looking for recommendations for what I should put in my tank to make the boxfish feel more comfortable!

 

[blaxsun]

You may find this video informative.

 

[MaxTremors]

Lots of live rock to pick at and hide in.

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

I have always wanted a box fish. Maybe someday I’ll buy one. I have always wondered if a protein skimmer would mitigate the toxins of a box fish. Any ideas?

 

[Hal3134]

Food, and lots of it. I've had a few longhorn cowfish over the years. The tricky part is keeping them fed since they don't get a pinched stomach due to underfeeding, so you can't tell as easily. And they eat a lot.

 

[i cant think]

I have always wanted a box fish. Maybe someday I’ll buy one. I have always wondered if a protein skimmer would mitigate the toxins of a box fish. Any ideas?

I’ve had boxfish whilst working in the LFS and whenever we had a death there was never any toxins. I find the toxin releasing to be much rarer than people say.

 

[coralcroucher05]

Food, and lots of it. I've had a few longhorn cowfish over the years. The tricky part is keeping them fed since they don't get a pinched stomach due to underfeeding, so you can't tell as easily. And they eat a lot.

How much is too much food? I have been giving a good portion of mysis shrimp 2 to 3 times a day. Is that too much food or not enough? Thank you for the help!