Moorish Idol (Indian Ocean) Pufferfish tightly packed polyps

tightly packed polyps

and half shell clams

Boxfish are typically available in a very small size

able to encrust onto and extend outward from the rockwork

pahutoxin may cause a frothing effect in the water

Moorish Idol (Indian Ocean) Pufferfish tightly packed polypsThe Moorish Idol is an elegant fish with high contrast patterns and an extremely long, trailing dorsal fin. It has jet black stripes over its snowy white body, and a bright yellow band over its long snout and a larger lemon yellow area on its flank. Males and females are identical. The Moorish Idol can grow to be up to 7 inches long and needs a large aquarium as an adult, we recommend at least 125 gallons. The Moorish Idol resembles a bannerfish or