Northern Puffer Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Northern Puffer in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 50 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other robust, non-aggressive fish that can tolerate its occasional nipping behavior. Avoid keeping with very small or slow-moving tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a sandy substrate for burrowing, plenty of hiding spots, and excellent filtration. They are sensitive to poor water quality. Live or frozen meaty foods are essential for their diet. They can be prone to nipping fins of other fish.

Water parameters

Temperature

68-78°F (20-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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