Striped Puffer
NameStriped Puffer
Scientific NameTakifugu oblongus
Common NamesOblong Puffer, Striped Puffer, Banded Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginIndo-West Pacific
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Tangs, Triggerfish (with caution), Lionfish, Large Groupers, Moray Eels
Description
The Striped Puffer, Takifugu oblongus, is a marine pufferfish characterized by its robust body, dark transverse bands, and often a yellowish caudal fin. Like other puffers, it can inflate its body when threatened as a defense mechanism. It is a predatory fish found in the Indo-West Pacific, requiring a diet rich in crustaceans and mollusks.
