Dogface Puffer - XL
Dogface Puffer - XL
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Arothron nigropunctatus, up to 13 in. Carnivore: shellfish and crustaceans (hard-shelled foods wear down teeth).
Compatibility: Min tank: 180 gal. Not reef safe (eats corals and inverts). May nip fins.
Feeding & Diet
Feeding & Diet
Carnivore: shellfish and crustaceans (hard-shelled foods wear down teeth). Feed 1–2 times a day. Include hard-shelled foods such as clams, mussels or snails on the half shell to keep teeth worn down.
Care & Water Parameters
Care & Water Parameters
Temperature 75–80°F, salinity 1.023–1.026 SG, pH 8.1–8.4, alkalinity 8–12 dKH, nitrate under 20 ppm. Minimum tank: 180 gal. Acclimate slowly and quarantine before adding to a display tank.
Reef & Tank Compatibility
Reef & Tank Compatibility
Not reef safe (eats corals and inverts). May nip fins.
Size & Growth
Size & Growth
Adults reach up to 13 in.
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
All livestock ships with heat or cold packs as needed and is packaged for safe transit. We stand behind a live arrival guarantee — if your animal arrives DOA, contact us within 2 hours of delivery with a clear photo. See our full DOA policy for claim details.
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