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?
Thanks in advance!
 
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.
 
correct me if i'm wrong but you probs already know if they go poof the rest of the tank inhabitence goes poof along with it
Didn’t happen to me fortunately. I *think* only if the body is damaged. Like if it gets sucked into a power head or eaten.
 

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