White-Barred Boxfish (Anoplocapros lenticularis)

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White-Barred Boxfish

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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 ")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.2 - 8.5

288.706 K
15.556 °C
519.67 °R
293.15 K
20 °C
527.67 °R
15.6-20°C (60 -68 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Uncommon

4-6 years




Contents

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

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