{"id":12844,"date":"2026-02-17T23:28:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/spiny-boxfish-chilomycterus-schoepfii\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:28:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:28:34","slug":"spiny-boxfish-chilomycterus-schoepfii","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=spiny-boxfish-chilomycterus-schoepfii","title":{"rendered":"Spiny Boxfish Chilomycterus Schoepfii"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"157\">Spiny Boxfish \u2013 <em data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"155\">Chilomycterus schoepfii<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"420\"><strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"172\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"175\" \/>The Spiny Boxfish is a unique and eye-catching marine fish with a boxy, rigid body covered in small spines and distinctive markings. Its slow, deliberate swimming and unusual appearance make it a fascinating addition to large marine aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"546\"><strong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"433\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"436\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"476\">Western Atlantic Ocean<\/strong>, including the <strong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"543\">Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and Florida Keys<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"685\"><strong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"560\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"563\" \/>Omnivorous \u2014 thrives on <strong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"682\">a diet of meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped seafood, and marine algae<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"847\"><strong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"702\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"705\" \/>Best suited for <strong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"774\">peaceful to moderately aggressive community tanks<\/strong>, avoiding small or delicate fish that may be stressed by its presence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"977\"><strong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"864\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"867\" \/><strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"889\">Generally peaceful<\/strong>, though its spiny body deters predation and requires careful handling in mixed tanks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1129\"><strong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1000\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1003\" \/>Recommended for <strong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1057\">intermediate to advanced aquarists<\/strong>, due to its size, specialized diet, and sensitivity to water quality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1154\"><strong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1152\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1283\">\n<li data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1193\">\n<p data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1193\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1191\">74\u201380\u00b0F (23\u201327\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1213\">\n<p data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1213\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1211\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1243\">\n<p data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1243\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1241\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1283\">\n<p data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1283\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1281\">100+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1469\">Unique, hardy, and intriguing, the <strong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1337\">Spiny Boxfish<\/strong> is a captivating centerpiece for experienced marine hobbyists looking to add an unusual and decorative species to their aquarium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spiny Boxfish \u2013 Chilomycterus schoepfii Overview:The Spiny Boxfish is a unique and eye-catching marine fish with a boxy, rigid body covered in small spines and distinctive markings. Its slow, deliberate swimming and unusual appearance make it a fascinating addition to large marine aquariums. 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