The granular box pufferfish is a very cute ornamental fish, and it is not because of its small size, but because it is a giant compared to the smallest fish in the world. The budding of the granular box pufferfish is reflected in its unique shape, with a box-shaped body and a beak mouth that are really attractive.
Morphological characteristics
The granular box pufferfish, also known as papaya fish, has a distinctive body shape, in the shape of a cube. The juveniles of this fish are bright yellow all over the body, covered with black dots, and as they grow, their body color turns dark brown and the black dots become smaller. The mouth of the granular box pufferfish is small, and the lips are thick and protruding forward, as if it is selling cuteness in the mouth, which is very cute.
Habits of life
It is mainly distributed in the tropical waters from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, and is produced in the South China Sea, the East China Sea and the coast of Taiwan. They usually inhabit semi-sheltered coral reef areas and feed on small fish, invertebrates and algae. They are timid and unresponsive, and when frightened or stimulated, they release a large amount of toxins, poisoning the fish they live with, including themselves.
Feeding conditions
Because of its unique appearance and cute behavior, the granular box pufferfish has become a popular ornamental fish. They have a wide range of adaptations to the salinity, hardness and pH of water quality, and are relatively easy to raise. However, this fish likes to peck at the tentacles of coral, so it is not suitable for breeding in reef ecological aquariums.
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