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Description
Whitleyi Hawaiian Male Boxfish – Ostracion whitleyi
Overview:
The Whitleyi Hawaiian Male Boxfish is a small, striking marine fish with a vibrant blue-green body and distinctive black spots. Its unique box-shaped body and slow, graceful swimming make it an eye-catching centerpiece for reef and community aquariums.
Origin:
Native to the Central Pacific Ocean, particularly around Hawaii.
Feeding:
Omnivorous — thrives on a varied diet including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped seafood, marine algae, and high-quality marine flakes or pellets.
Tank Mates:
Ideal for peaceful reef and community tanks, avoiding very small or delicate fish that may be stressed.
Aggression:
Generally peaceful, relying on its spiny, boxy body for defense rather than aggression.
Experience Level:
Recommended for intermediate to advanced aquarists, due to its sensitivity to water quality and specialized care needs.
Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C)
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Salinity: 1.020–1.025
- Minimum Tank Size: 75+ gallons
Vibrant, unique, and hardy, the Whitleyi Hawaiian Male Boxfish is a captivating addition that brings both color and personality to larger marine aquariums.
DX courier delivery is £20 per livestock order.
Delivery is scheduled for your selected delivery date and typically arrives before 1pm.
There is no minimum or maximum order value.
Additional information:
- In-stock livestock orders will be processed and dispatched for delivery on the date selected on the cart/basket page.
- Available delivery days are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
- If any stock issues affect your chosen delivery date, we will contact you as soon as possible by email or telephone.
- Shipping for dry goods is charged separately from livestock delivery. Dry goods are dispatched according to our standard delivery policy.
- All livestock remains covered by our 7-day guarantee.