Does anyone have a cowfish

[ll206]

I saw a cowfish about the size of a quarter at the local lfs. Im interested in how they would fit into a community tank, and what size tank is recommended for them. Any help would be appreciated, thank you?

 

[dugan]

They can get very big though I've never seen one get much bigger than 6" or so. The problem with these fish is that when they are stressed or if they die, they secrete a poison from their skin which can kill off everything else in your tank. Cute fish but risky.
Katie

 

[pufferlover]

Had one went sour took everything with it. They can get to 12 to 15 inches full grown. Unless you are a real gambler I would pass on cowfish or any boxfish family member.