Ostraciidae

Boxfish

The Boxfish are a group of squared, bony fish. They come in a variety of different colors, but are a very peculiar looking fish. They swim in a rowing manner. They are good community tank members and can be as small as the size of a die. They are not thought of as an ordinary aquarium tank mate, but are quickly gaining popularity. They do pose a hazard in the community tank however. They are capable of releasing a very powerful toxin which can kill other fish on contact. They generally only use it when threatened, but can become disturbed easily with aggressive tank mates or overcrowded aquarium.

External links

• AquaLink info about Boxfish
• Picture of a Yellow boxfish
• Mercedes has recently designed a car to look like a boxfish.