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Porcupine Pufferfish
Scientific Name
Diodon holocanthus
Reef Compatible
No
Care Level
Intermediate
Disposition
Semi-aggressive
Min. Tank Size
75 gallons
Mature Size
20 inches
Diet
Carnivore
Range
Circumtropical
Size Class
15
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Other Common Names
Porcupinefish
Description
The Porcupine Pufferfish is the most popular of the Pufferfish and is the closest thing to a dog in fish behavior. Do not handle with a net or it’s ‘spikes’ may become caught.
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. Do not let Pufferfish suck in air as this can get trapped inside.
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
017500
Porcupine Pufferfish , Tiny: up to 2", Caribbean
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Restriction On Guarantee
$129.99
000837
Porcupine Pufferfish , Small: over 2-2.5", Caribbean
$139.99
000838
Porcupine Pufferfish , Medium: over 2.5-4.5", Caribbean
$149.99
000839
Porcupine Pufferfish , Large: over 4.5-6.5", Caribbean
$199.99
000840
Porcupine Pufferfish , X-Large: over 6.5-7.5", Hawaii
$249.99
000841
Porcupine Pufferfish , XX-Large: over 7.5-8.5", Hawaii
$299.99
000842
Porcupine Pufferfish , Show: over 8.5-10.5", Hawaii
$399.99
000844
Porcupine Pufferfish , Jumbo: over 10.5, Hawaii
$599.99
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Due to availability and individuality of each species, colors and sizes may vary.
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