How to keep a boxfish

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I am putting this out here for the great people of the reef2reef community. So I was wondering how to start with a boxfish as I haven't had experience with any type of boxfish. What do you think the key to secces is?
What are your experiences like with them?
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They are extremely sensitive fish. I tried to care for one once, and I was sadly unsuccessful in the long term.

I would look into their diet specifically. They have specific food needs. I remember that’s the advice I was given.
 

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