Blackspotted Puffer / Arothron nigropunctatus

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Blackspotted Puffer / Arothron nigropunctatus

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Arothron nigropunctatus

COMMON NAME - Blackspotted Puffer

SIZE - 13" ( 33 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.
 

WHAT PART OF LIVING WITH A REEF TOOK YOU BY SURPRISE?

  • How much space the supplies and equipment take up

    Votes: 10 43.5%
  • Salt creep, spills, and cleanup outside the tank

    Votes: 3 13.0%
  • Planning trips or finding someone to care for the reef

    Votes: 7 30.4%
  • How attached I’d get to individual animals

    Votes: 2 8.7%
  • Making decisions when there’s no clear right answer

    Votes: 4 17.4%
  • How much the reef affects everyday household life

    Votes: 6 26.1%
  • Nothing in particular, I felt well prepared

    Votes: 1 4.3%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 1 4.3%
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