{"title":"Boxfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll our marine boxfish are currently available for collection only, you can reserve and pay for your items online in advance and collect at a time suitable to yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note the photos shown are stock photos only and not a photo of the actual fish you are purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"longhorn-cowfish","title":"Longhorn Cowfish- small","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Longhorn Cowfish inhabit the reefs of the Indo-Pacific, usually in the less turbid waters. The body is tan to yellow and covered with white and blue dots, and is occasionally referred to as the Yellow Boxfish; however, the Longhorn is not to be confused with Ostracion cubicus, commonly called the Yellow or Polka Dot Boxfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, it is not uncommon to see a 20\" specimen, while in the aquarium the Longhorn Cowfish tends to be dramatically smaller - 16\" or less. When possible, the Longhorn Cowfish should be the first fish introduced in the tank. It is intolerant of other Longhorns, so keep it in a large tank, with some live rock for algae scraping. Use caution if placing the Cowfish Longhorn in a reef tank as it may nibble on tubeworms. When housed correctly, the Cowfish Longhorn is long-lived. Similar to other boxfish, the Cowfish Longhorn's skin is poisonous and, when threatened, it will release a toxin lethal to other tank members, including other Longhorns. Since they are omnivores, the Longhorn Cowfish should be offered a variety of meaty and vegetable foods. They are slow eaters, and should not be housed with aggressive eaters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kraken Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57054396612939,"sku":"FISH-COWFISH","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/7065\/4027\/files\/l_o_longhorncowfish_8.jpg?v=1776422264"},{"product_id":"shortnose-boxfish","title":"Shortnose Boxfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very difficult fish to keep in the aquarium setting by any other than the most experienced aquarist. It should have a minimum of a 125 gallon tank. Use caution if placing the Shortnose Boxfish in a reef tank as they will often nibble at tubeworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf stressed, the Cubicus Boxfish releases a poisonous substance, called ostracitoxin, from its mucous glands which will kill other fish in the tank very quickly. Very little success has been achieved in breeding these fish in an aquarium. When first introduced, the Cubicus Boxfish prefers a diet of live brine shrimp or bloodworms. Once acclimated, the diet should include chopped squid, clams, mussels, and herbivore preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kraken Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57054415454539,"sku":"FISH-SHORTNOSE","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/7065\/4027\/files\/s_h_shortnose_boxfish_25.jpg?v=1776422430"},{"product_id":"yellow-boxfish","title":"Yellow Boxfish Tiny\/Small","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cubicus Boxfish is also referred to as the Yellow Boxfish, Polka Dot Boxfish, or Cube Boxfish. The juvenile form is easily identifiable as having a yellow box-shaped body with brown spots. As an adult, the yellow will fade and become brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cubicus Boxfish is sometimes confused with the Longhorn Cowfish, Lactoria cornuta which is occasionally also called the Yellow Boxfish. This is a very difficult fish to keep in the aquarium setting by any other than the most experienced aquarist. It should have a minimum of a 125 gallon tank. Use caution if placing the Spotted Boxfish in a reef tank as they will often nibble at tubeworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf stressed, the Cubicus Boxfish releases a poisonous substance, called ostracitoxin, from its mucous glands which will kill other fish in the tank very quickly. Very little success has been achieved in breeding these fish in an aquarium. When first introduced, the Cubicus Boxfish prefers a diet of live brine shrimp or bloodworms. Once acclimated, the diet should include chopped squid, clams, mussels, and herbivore preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kraken Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57054416503115,"sku":"FISH-YELLOWBOX","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/7065\/4027\/files\/y_e_yellow_boxfish_31.jpg?v=1776422436"},{"product_id":"black-box-fish","title":"Black Box Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Boxfish is also referred to as the Spotted Boxfish, Blue Boxfish, Black Boxfish, or Whitespotted Boxfish. The various names are due to the dimorphic appearance of the male and female. The male is the more colorful of the two, with a vibrant blue body and a wide black swath covering the top of the body like a cap. The entire body is speckled with dots, white on black and black on blue while a thin horizontal stripe of orange adorns the tail. The female is entirely black with white dots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a very difficult fish to keep in the aquarium setting by any other than the most experienced aquarist. It should have a minimum of a 180 gallon tank. Use caution if placing the Boxfish in a reef tank as they will often nibble at tubeworms. When stressed, the Boxfish releases a poisonous substance, called ostracitoxin, from its mucous glands which will kill other fish in the tank very quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen first introduced, the Boxfish can be fed a diet of live brine shrimp or bloodworms. After acclimatization, chopped squid, clams, mussels, and herbivore preparations can be fed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kraken Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57054443340107,"sku":"FISH-BLACKBOX","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/7065\/4027\/files\/b_l_black_boxfish_55.jpg?v=1776422697"},{"product_id":"longhorn-cowfish-large","title":"Longhorn Cowfish- medium","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Longhorn Cowfish inhabit the reefs of the Indo-Pacific, usually in the less turbid waters. The body is tan to yellow and covered with white and blue dots, and is occasionally referred to as the Yellow Boxfish; however, the Longhorn is not to be confused with Ostracion cubicus, commonly called the Yellow or Polka Dot Boxfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, it is not uncommon to see a 20\" specimen, while in the aquarium the Longhorn Cowfish tends to be dramatically smaller - 16\" or less. When possible, the Longhorn Cowfish should be the first fish introduced in the tank. It is intolerant of other Longhorns, so keep it in a large tank, with some live rock for algae scraping. Use caution if placing the Cowfish Longhorn in a reef tank as it may nibble on tubeworms. When housed correctly, the Cowfish Longhorn is long-lived. Similar to other boxfish, the Cowfish Longhorn's skin is poisonous and, when threatened, it will release a toxin lethal to other tank members, including other Longhorns. Since they are omnivores, the Longhorn Cowfish should be offered a variety of meaty and vegetable foods. 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