Siyah Kutu Balığı

Scientific Name: Ostracion meleagris
Family: Ostraciidae
Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Care Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult
Temperament: Peaceful (sensitive under stress)
Diet: Omnivore
Minimum Tank Size: 400 liters
Maximum Size: 15–20 cm
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Compatibility: With caution

The Black Boxfish is a highly decorative boxfish, especially females, with white spots on a black body. There is a distinct color difference between males and females; males may generally have more blue-yellow tones.

Points to Consider

• Can release toxins when stressed (may pose a risk to other fish)
• A slow-moving and sensitive species
• Not recommended to be kept with aggressive or fast species
• Requires a stable, calm, and well-filtered aquarium
• Sensitive to sudden water changes