Stars and Stripes Puffer
Arothron hispidus
Description: Stars and Stripe Puffers are generally
not too aggressive. It can be kept with other members of the
genus, but keep only one individual cStars and Stripe Puffer,
even in a larger tank. It is a rather shy fish when first added
to the aquarium, therefore, you will need to provide plenty of
hiding places. Once it is fully adjusted to the aquarium it is
a bold hardy fish that can do great in a large tank with moderately
bold fishes such as triggers, groupers and larger wrasse.
Recommended
Tank size:
minimum 55 gallon
Food and
diet:Carnivore, provide a
varied diet that includes frozen preparations for carnivores.
Reef Compatability:
It is
not well-suited to the reef aquarium as it is likely to eat many
types of sessile invertebrates.
Level of
Care: Once
it is fully adjusted to the aquarium it is a hardy fish that
can do great in a large tank with bold fishes such as triggers,
groupers and larger wrasse. |
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Map Puffer
Arothron
mappa
Description: The map puffer is not often available. Once adjusted
to aquarium life, the Map Puffer does great, but it is slower
to adapt than other members of the genus. This puffer is typically
not aggressive. When first introduced into the aquarium this
is a shy species, requiring a shelter or hiding place. Do not
keep this fish in smaller tanks, it does not like confined spaces
and will never adapt in such a situation.
Recommended
Tank size:
minimum 90 gallon
Food and
diet:Carnivore, provide a
varied diet that includes frozen preparations for carnivores.
Reef Compatability:
It is
not well-suited to the reef aquarium as it is likely to eat many
types of sessile invertebrates.
Level of
Care: Moderate - Once it
is fully adjusted to the aquarium it is a hardy fish, but it
takes some time to get adjusted. It can do great in a large tank
with fishes such as triggers, groupers and larger wrasse.
PLEASE NOTE:
**Advanced Aquarist Species, This item is not covered by our
30 day guarantee. |
$429.00 |
Golden Puffer Ultra Gold
Arothron nigropunctatus
Description: The Golden Puffer is the most sought
after member of the puffer group. This puffer is well suited
for the home aquarium because it does not grow as large as some
of the other Arothron puffers. A social species, it is generally
not aggressive, and can be kept with other members of the genus
and more than one individual can even be kept in a larger tank.
It is a rather shy fish when first added to the aquarium, therefore,
you will need to provide an appropriate crevice or cave for it
to hide in. With time, it will spend more time in the open. Do
not keep this fish in smaller tanks, it does not like confined
spaces and will never adapt in such a situation.
Recommended
Tank size:
minimum 90 gallon
Food and
diet:Carnivore, provide a
varied diet that includes frozen preparations for carnivores.
Reef Compatability:
It is
not well-suited to the reef aquarium as it is likely to eat many
types of sessile invertebrates.
Level of
Care: Once
it is fully adjusted to the aquarium it is a hardy fish that
can do great in a large tank with bold fishes such as triggers,
groupers and larger wrasse. |
$399.00 all sizes |
