Stars and Stripes Puffer (Arothron hispidus)
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Stars and Stripes Puffer
Arothron hispidus
681 Litres (180 US G.)
38.1-45.7cm (15-18 ")
8.1 - 8.5
22.2-23.9°C (72 -75 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
8-15 years
Family
Tetraodontidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Stars and Stripes Puffer, White-Spotted Puffer
Additional scientific names
- Tetraodon hispidus, Tetraodon perspicillaris, Tetraodon semistriatus, Tetrodon laterna, Tetrodon pusillus, Tetraodon sazanami
Origin
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Sexing
- It is not possible to visually sex these fish.
Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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