Dogface Puffer Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Dogface Puffer in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very robust, large, and fast-moving fish that can withstand its nipping behavior. Not suitable for reef tanks as it will consume invertebrates and corals.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established tank with excellent filtration. Needs plenty of open swimming space and rockwork for hiding. Teeth grow continuously, so a diet including hard-shelled invertebrates (e.g., crabs, snails) is crucial to prevent overgrowth. Prone to nipping fins of tank mates. Highly toxic, so extreme caution is needed during handling.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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