Info about Flame boxfish please???

[myerst22]

Hello all. I have been mulling over what I want to do as far as my next display. I have always wanted to do a "sub-tropical" display. I am thinking of something like the 150 cube and having a dedicated chiller and keep temps in the lower to mids 60"s. One fish, which I have only seen once in person has always been a dream of mine to own and that is the Anoplocapros lenticularis.

I know these fish are delicate and have the abilty of releasing toxins. Does anyone have experience keeping these fish? Any info would be greatly appreciated!!! Also I have some leads on this fish, but if anyone knows of a source for these Australian fish that would be great. Thanks in advance, T

 

[TOTAL AQUARIUMS]

there was a guy on R.C. a long time ago that had posted info about his subtropical Australian tank. He had a lot of good info as far as his build and the needs of the tank. He had a few southern australian boxfish and a blue devil with some cold water coral species from the same area if I remember correctly. Might be able to search it but I seriously doubt you'll find much hobbyist experience with these. Your best bet might be to search the internet for aquariums and such that have kept these and see if they'll talk to you about it. Good luck! It's always been one of those things I've thought about doing but doubt I'll ever get around to it.

 

[manyfish]

1o years a have been looking for the flame boxfish there or some out their in the trade but to costly for me this fish need to be keep in cold water temp about 72 to 76 check out web site thepetstop.com

 

[Domboski]

As long as you keep the temp down they are hardy fish. Watch out for ich as they are magnets. The one I had did great. However during my move it was in a bucket with other expensive subtropical fish. It was stressed and wiped them all out. Just be careful with them. Otherwise mine ate mysis and pellets like a champ. It even bit me once! :lol2: