{"id":14245,"date":"2026-02-18T01:37:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/whitleyi-hawaiian-female-boxfish-ostracion-whitleyi\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T01:37:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:37:31","slug":"whitleyi-hawaiian-female-boxfish-ostracion-whitleyi","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=whitleyi-hawaiian-female-boxfish-ostracion-whitleyi","title":{"rendered":"Whitleyi Hawaiian Female Boxfish Ostracion Whitleyi"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"185\">Whitleyi Hawaiian Female Boxfish \u2013 <em data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"183\">Ostracion whitleyi<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"477\"><strong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"200\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"203\" \/>The Whitleyi Hawaiian Female Boxfish is a small, striking marine fish known for its vibrant yellow body dotted with black spots. With its unique box-shaped appearance and slow, deliberate swimming, it adds both color and personality to reef and marine community aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"567\"><strong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"490\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"493\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"532\">Central Pacific Ocean<\/strong>, particularly around <strong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"564\">Hawaii<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"732\"><strong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"581\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"584\" \/>Omnivorous \u2014 thrives on <strong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"729\">a varied diet of mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped seafood, marine algae, and high-quality marine pellets or flakes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"867\"><strong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"749\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"752\" \/>Best suited for <strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"805\">peaceful reef and community tanks<\/strong>, avoiding very small or delicate fish that may be stressed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"983\"><strong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"884\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"887\" \/><strong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"909\">Generally peaceful<\/strong>, relying on its spiny, boxy body for protection rather than aggression.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1141\"><strong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1006\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1009\" \/>Recommended for <strong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1063\">intermediate to advanced aquarists<\/strong>, due to its specialized care requirements and sensitivity to water quality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1166\"><strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1164\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1294\">\n<li data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1205\">\n<p data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1205\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1203\">74\u201380\u00b0F (23\u201327\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1225\">\n<p data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1225\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1223\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1255\">\n<p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1255\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1253\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1294\">\n<p data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1294\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1292\">75+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1461\">Colorful, unique, and hardy, the <strong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1365\">Whitleyi Hawaiian Female Boxfish<\/strong> is a captivating addition that provides visual interest and charm to larger marine aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whitleyi Hawaiian Female Boxfish \u2013 Ostracion whitleyi Overview:The Whitleyi Hawaiian Female Boxfish is a small, striking marine fish known for its vibrant yellow body dotted with black spots. 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