Multilined Puffer
NameMultilined Puffer
Scientific NameArothron multilineatus
Common NamesMultilined Puffer, Lined Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Western Pacific
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSpecies-specific tank recommended, Large robust tangs (with caution), Large triggers (with caution)
Description
The Multilined Puffer is a large and striking marine pufferfish, easily recognized by its intricate labyrinthine pattern of white lines across its body. This predatory species requires a spacious aquarium and a specialized diet of hard-shelled invertebrates to keep its continuously growing teeth trimmed.
