Starry Puffer Stellate Puffer / Arothron stellatus

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Starry Puffer Stellate Puffer / Arothron stellatus

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Arothron stellatus

COMMON NAME - Starry Puffer (Stellate Puffer)

SIZE - 47" ( 120 cm)

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 75 US Gal. ( 284 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Varied marine meaty diet, chopped shrimp, squid, clams, enriched krill, fish, marine preparations for herbivores, feed at least 3 times a day.

REEF COMPATIBILITY - Not Recommended

CAPTIVE CARE - Destructive in reef systems, in community fish only tanks that are large enough will become the family pet. Can be shy and refuse to eat at first, once acclimated will become bold and show more often, do not keep with overly aggressive tank mates. More than one can be kept in the same tank, usually not aggressive, can be kept with less aggressive Aronthron spp. species.
 

Managing real reef risks: Do you pay attention to the dangers in your tank?

  • I pay a lot of attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 80 43.7%
  • I pay a bit of attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 64 35.0%
  • I pay minimal attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 26 14.2%
  • I pay no attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 11 6.0%
  • Other.

    Votes: 2 1.1%
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