Blue Spotted Puffer (Canthigaster solandri)

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Blue Spotted Puffer

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Blue Spotted Puffer

Canthigaster solandri

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

Blue Spotted Puffer, Blue Dot Toby, Spotted Sharpnose, Netted Pufferfish, Spotted Sharpnose Puffer, False Eye Toby

Additional scientific names

Tetrodon solandri, Canthigaster australis, Canthigaster glaucospilotus


Origin

Sexing

It is not possible to visually sex these fish.

Tank compatibility

Relatively docile fish, suitable for most tankmates.

Diet

Wide range of food including but not limited to clams, shrimp, algae, flakes, garlic pellets, seaweed.

Feeding regime

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

Identification

Pictures

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