Spotted Puffer Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Spotted Puffer in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons (114 liters) for a single specimen, larger for groups or mixed salinity
• Compatibility: Highly aggressive and territorial, especially towards conspecifics and fish with long fins. Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very robust, fast-moving, and similarly sized brackish fish. Not suitable for community freshwater tanks.
• Special requirements: Requires brackish water conditions (specific gravity 1.005-1.015, increasing with age). Excellent filtration is crucial due to their messy eating habits. A varied diet of hard-shelled invertebrates is essential for dental health. Provide ample hiding spots and visual barriers to reduce aggression.

Water parameters

Temperature

24-28°C (75-82°F)

pH level

7.5-8.5

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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