Blackspotted Puffer
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NameBlackspotted Puffer
Scientific NameArothron nigropunctatus
Common NamesBlackspotted Puffer, Dog-faced Puffer, Black Dogface Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Samoa, Ryukyu Islands, Great Barrier Reef
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)13
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Description
The Blackspotted Puffer, also known as the Dog-faced Puffer, is a large and robust saltwater fish characterized by its distinctive black spots and often a dog-like facial appearance. It is an intelligent and curious species, but also highly aggressive, making it a challenging inhabitant for a community aquarium. This species requires a large tank with plenty of rockwork and a varied carnivorous diet.
