Bicolored Toby
NameBicolored Toby
Scientific NameCanthigaster valentini
Common NamesBicolored Toby, Saddleback Puffer, Valentini Puffer, Black Saddled Toby
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific Ocean
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Large Angelfish, Lionfish, Some Wrasses, Triggerfish (with caution)
Description
The Bicolored Toby is a small, distinctive pufferfish known for its striking coloration, featuring a dark brown or black dorsal half and a white ventral half, often separated by yellow lines. It has prominent, often iridescent green eyes. This species is a popular choice for reef aquariums, but care must be taken with tankmates due to its semi-aggressive nature and potential to nip at corals or invertebrates.
