Bluespotted Puffer
NameBluespotted Puffer
Scientific NameArothron caeruleopunctatus
Common NamesBluespotted Puffer, Blue-spotted Pufferfish, Blue-spotted Toadfish
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)30
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Angelfish, Triggerfish (with caution), Tangs (with caution), Moray Eels
Description
The Bluespotted Puffer is a large and striking saltwater fish, recognized by its distinctive blue spots and lines on a greenish-brown to grey body. This carnivorous species requires a very spacious aquarium and a varied diet of meaty foods. Due to its potential for aggression and significant adult size, it is recommended for advanced aquarists.
