Saddle Puffer (Canthigaster coronata)

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Saddle Puffer

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Saddle Puffer

Canthigaster coronata

189 Litres (50 US G.)

10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.5

22.2-23.9°C (72 -75 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

5-8 years

Family

Tetraodontidae





Additional names

Saddle Puffer, Crowned Puffer, Crowned Toby, Four Bar Pufferfish, Saddle-Back Puffer

Additional scientific names

Tetraodon coronatus, Canthigaster cinctus


Sexing

It is not possible to visually sex these fish.


Tank compatibility

Not reef-safe and will fin nip at tank mates.

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