Dogface Puffer

(Arothron nigropunctatus)
This is a favorite among the puffers, most likely because it looks friendly in contrast to most of the puffers, plus who can resist a fish with a face like a puppy. They are often exported from asia as juveniles, make sure you have a large aquarium if you plan on growing this one up.

  • Distribution:

    Indo-Pacific. Islands of Micronesia and Samoa to East Africa

  • Diet & Feeding:

    Feeds on all kinds of meaty foods (flake, frozen, chopped fish and mussels)

  • Aquarium Behavior:

    Not aggressive be, be sure not to keep with real small fish.

  • Invertebrate compatibility:

    Yes, usually not destructive.

  • Aliases:

    Dogfish

  • Length:

    400mm/16" (wild), 400mm/16" (aquarium)

  • Temperature:

    74°F - 79°F

  • Salinity:

    1.021 to 1.023

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