Dogface Puffer

Description

Arothron nigropunctatus

The Dog Face Puffer is a Great addition to your fish only system. A nocturnal hunter, Dog Face Puffers likes to eat invertebrates. It is important that it does this as it needs to keep it’s teeth worn down. The Dog Face Puffer, when frightened or distressed may inflate 2x it’s original size. Forcing this animal to repeatedly puff can result in death due to stress. Do not expose it to air when it is puffing up as ingestion of air is often difficult to expel. The Dog Face Puffer is one of the puffers most sold in the industry due to it’s dog-like personality.

Maximum Size: the Arothron nigropunctatus grows up to 13 inches.

Minimum Tank Size: The Dogface Puffer prefers a tank of at least 100 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.

Diet: The Arothron nigropunctatus is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of chopped meats (fish, scallop, shrimp, squid, clam).

Level of Care: The Dogface Puffer is a medium maintenance fish.

Behavior: The Dogface Puffer may act semi-aggressively toward other fish. It is a venomous fish, the flesh is poisonous. Do not eat. If ingested seek immediate medical attention.

Hardiness: This is a hardy fish.

Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 – 1.025, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Temp. 72 – 78 F).

Range: Indo-Pacific.