Map Pufferfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Map Pufferfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 300 gallons (1135 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, and fast-moving fish that can withstand its occasional nipping behavior. Not suitable for reef tanks as it will consume invertebrates and corals.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large aquarium with excellent filtration due to its size and messy eating habits. Plenty of open swimming space is essential, along with some rockwork for hiding. A varied diet of meaty foods is crucial. Pufferfish teeth grow continuously, so they need hard-shelled foods (e.g., crabs, snails) to wear them down, preventing overgrowth.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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