White-Barred Boxfish (Anoplocapros lenticularis)
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White-Barred Boxfish
Anoplocapros lenticularis
Challenging
283.906 liters
283,905.884 mL
283.9 Litres (75 US G.)
25.4 cm 22.9-25.4cm (9-10 ")
1.020 - 1.025
8.2 - 8.5
288.706 K
15.556 °C
519.67 °R
293.15 K
20 °C
527.67 °R15.6-20°C (60 -68 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
Uncommon
4-6 years
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Alternative names
- White-Barred Boxfish, Humpback Boxfish, Smooth Boxfish, Red Boxfish, Flame Boxfish
Synonyms
- Ostracion lenticularis, Acerana grayi, Anoplocapros gibbosus
Sexing
- These fish are sexually dichromatic, males are orange with white markings while females are orange with black and white markings.
Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
Diet
- More detail on diet...
Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
Environment Specifics
- These fish are difficult to keep. They are sub-tropical fish and will suffer and not last long at even low tropical temperatures. It is said they are difficult to keep at over 16.1°C (61°F) .
Behaviour
- Unknown
Identification
- How to id the animal.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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