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Arothron Nigropunctatus
Arothron Pufferfish are also known as Dogface Pufferfish. They should be added to well established large aquariums with plenty of room to swim. Puffers do "puff up" if they feel threatened. Plenty of rock work should be provided with caves, cracks and crevices. Arothron Puffers are not reef safe, they will disturb and will consume invertebrates. A varied diet of larger meaty foods including hard shell shrimp in order to wear down their teeth. Care will need to be taken when handling as Pufferfish tend to become quite alarmed, the use of a container is highly recommended. Pufferfish are intelligent and have a wonderful personality, they will make a great addition to large fish only aquariums.
Dogface Pufferfish are also sometimes known as the Black Spotted Pufferfish, show they can be a grey with black marks around its mouth, eyes and dorsal with yellow pectoral fins, mostly grey colour with a yellow belly with black spots or may be completely black, gold or orange colour. Dogface Pufferfish can grow up to 35cm in length.
We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 800L or larger for this species.
Due to variations within species and age of fish, your item may not look identical to the image provided.
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