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Yellowfin Puffer Aquarium Care Guide

Torquigener flavimaculosus

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Keeping Yellowfin Puffer in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very robust, fast-moving fish that can withstand its nipping behavior. Not suitable for reef tanks due to its tendency to nip at corals and invertebrates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-established marine aquarium with excellent filtration. Provide plenty of hiding spots and open swimming areas. A varied diet of meaty foods is essential. Due to its toxic nature, extreme caution must be exercised during handling and tank maintenance.

Water parameters

Temperature
24-28°C (75-82°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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