Blue Spotted Black Boxfish (Male)

About this fish

Blue Spotted Black Boxfish (Male) is a marine boxfish (Ostracion meleagris) from the Triggers & Puffers group, offered as an unusual, display-focused addition for an established saltwater aquarium. In practice, this fish is best used by experienced aquarists who can provide a large, stable system and choose compatible, calm tankmates. Because boxfish can be sensitive to stress, they’re typically kept where they can settle in and eat regularly. Like most boxfish, it’s also a species you should plan around—researching adult needs and tankmate compatibility before ordering is important for long-term success.

Features:

• Requires a large, stable tank and minimal stress for reliable day-to-day behavior
• Can release a toxin into the water when stressed or dying, so avoid chronic aggression and instability
• Best suited to keepers ready to manage calm tankmates and a peaceful tank layout
• Feed a varied diet of quality frozen foods to support consistent feeding in captivity
• Introduce slowly with gradual acclimation, then provide a quiet area for it to settle
• Plan your setup in advance and contact the shop for help matching tankmates and system readiness

Specifications:

• Scientific name: Ostracion meleagris
• Group: Triggers & Puffers (boxfish)
• Care level (guidance): Advanced; needs a large, stable system and calm tankmates
• Diet (guidance): Varied diet of quality frozen foods
• Tank requirement (guidance): Established, stable marine saltwater aquarium