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Dogface Pufferfish
Dogface Pufferfish
Scientific Name
Arothron nigropunctatus
Reef Compatible
No
Care Level
Intermediate
Disposition
Semi-aggressive
Min. Tank Size
75 gallons
Mature Size
13 inches
Diet
Carnivore
Range
Indo-Pacific
Size Class
15
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Other Common Names
Arothron Dog Face Pufferfish, Blackspotted Pufferfish
Description
The Dogface Pufferfish is aptly named not only for it’s appearance but it’s behavior. Rarely aggressive, this animal is best suited for a non-reef environment as it will eat crustaceans, corals and other invertebrate life. This fish generally has a random smattering of dark spots on a colored body ranging in colors from browns, grays, yellows and rare black, gold or orange. More than one of this species can be kept in an aquarium.
When frightened or distressed, Pufferfish can inflate over two times it’s original size. Purposely enticing this behavior will eventually cause illness and even death. Provide plenty of live rock to keep teeth worn down or be sure to trim teeth as needed.
Diet
Though shy and refusing food on initial introduction, it will become bold, if not spoiled. Eventually it will beg for food just as well as any dog asking for table scraps. In the wild, Pufferfish tend to be nocturnal hunters.
Feed a varied diet consisting of large chunks of meaty foods. These foods include krill, raw table shrimp, squid, clam and mussel. It is also a good idea to occasionally supplement with some type of herbivore diet.
Item #
Description
Price
Quantity
Stock Status
000736
Dogface Pufferfish , Small: over 2-2.5", Indo Pacific
$99.99
000738
Dogface Pufferfish , Medium: over 2.5-4.5", Indo Pacific
$129.99
000739
Dogface Pufferfish , Large: over 4.5-6.5", Indo Pacific
$199.99
000740
Dogface Pufferfish , X-Large: over 6.5-7.5", Indo Pacific
$299.99
000741
Dogface Pufferfish , XX-Large: over 7.5-8.5", Indo Pacific
$499.99
000742
Dogface Pufferfish , Show: over 8.5-10.5", Indo Pacific
$999.99
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