Blackspotted Puffer
NameBlackspotted Puffer
Scientific NameArothron nigropunctatus
Common NamesBlackspotted Puffer, Dog-faced Puffer, Black Dogface Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)13
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Angelfish, Triggerfish (with caution), Moray Eels, Lionfish, Large Groupers
Description
The Blackspotted Puffer is a large, robust marine fish recognized by its distinctive black spots and often a white or yellow face. It possesses a powerful beak-like mouth used for crushing shells and can inflate its body when threatened. This species requires a spacious aquarium and a diet rich in meaty foods.
