Pygmy Toby
NamePygmy Toby
Scientific NameCanthigaster pygmaea
Common NamesPygmy Toby, Pygmy Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Western Pacific
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)3.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Gobies, Blennies, Hawkfish, Some Wrasses, Tangs (in larger tanks)
Description
The Pygmy Toby is a small, colorful pufferfish known for its brown body covered in bright blue spots and stripes on its face. It is a fascinating addition to a reef or fish-only aquarium, though its semi-aggressive nature requires careful tankmate selection. Like other puffers, it can inflate when stressed and possesses a beak-like mouth for nipping.
