Southern Puffer Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Southern 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 very robust, fast-moving fish that can withstand occasional nips. Not suitable for reef tanks or with small, slow-moving, or long-finned fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a sandy substrate for burrowing, plenty of rockwork for hiding, and excellent filtration. Needs a varied diet of meaty foods. Can be prone to nipping fins of tankmates. Ensure tank is securely covered as they can jump.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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