Orangebarred Puffer
NameOrangebarred Puffer
Scientific NameTakifugu flavidulus
Common NamesOrangebarred Puffer, Orange-barred Pufferfish, Yellow Pufferfish
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginWestern Pacific Ocean
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range7.5-8.5
Description
The Orangebarred Puffer is a small to medium-sized pufferfish known for its distinctive orange or yellow bars and black markings over a white belly. This carnivorous species requires a varied diet of hard-shelled foods to maintain its dental health. Due to its semi-aggressive nature, it is best kept in a species-specific tank.
