Blackspotted Puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus)
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Blackspotted Puffer
Blackspotted Puffer
Arothron nigropunctatus
454 Litres (120 US G.)
25.4-33cm (10-13 ")
8.1 - 8.5
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Tetraodontidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Blackspotted Puffer, Blackspotted Toadfish, Arothron Dog Face Puffer, Dog-Faced Puffer, Black-Spotted Puffer
Additional scientific names
- Tetraodon nigropunctatus, Tetrodon nigropunctatus citrinella, Arothron citrinellus
Sexing[edit]
- It is not possible to visually sex these fish.
Diet[edit]
- A carnivorous fish, feed whole in-the-shell shrimp, clams, crayfish. Anything that can be used to keep their beak worn down. Without it, their teeth will fuse together and they will lose the ability to eat.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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