Stellate Pufferfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Stellate Pufferfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
• Compatibility: Not suitable for most community tanks. Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, and aggressive tank mates that can withstand its predatory nature and powerful bite. Will consume smaller fish and invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large aquarium with ample swimming space and strong filtration due to its large size and messy eating habits. Provide plenty of rockwork for hiding and exploration. A varied diet of meaty foods is essential. Due to its potential toxicity, extreme caution must be exercised if handling or if it is kept in an aquarium where it might be consumed by other animals.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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